いちご

いちご is the common word for strawberry. Usually written in hiragana; kanji 苺(いちご) is less common.

Popular uses

• いちごケーキ: strawberry cake
• ショートケーキ: strawberry shortcake
• いちご大福(だいふく): strawberry mochi
• いちごジャム: strawberry jam
• いちごミルク: strawberry milk

Seasonal activity

• いちご狩(が)り: strawberry picking (popular in spring, Dec-May)

Japanese strawberries

Japan produces premium strawberry varieties (あまおう, とちおとめ) known for being large, sweet, and expensive. They're popular as gifts.

Common expressions

• いちごが好(す)き: I like strawberries
• いちごを食(た)べる: to eat strawberries