アボカド

あぼかど
noun
avocado
food
1. avocado
A creamy green fruit commonly eaten in salads, sushi, and various dishes. Very popular in Japanese cuisine, especially in sushi rolls and as a topping.
アボカドが好(す)きだ。
I like avocado.
アボカドに醤油(しょうゆ)をかけると、マグロみたいな味(あじ)がする。
If you put soy sauce on avocado, it tastes like tuna.
熟(じゅく)したアボカドを半分(はんぶん)に切(き)って、サラダに入(い)れた。
I cut a ripe avocado in half and added it to the salad.

Writing

The correct Japanese is アボカド (from Spanish/English "avocado"). A common error is アボガド (with ガ instead of カ), which even many native speakers use.

Usage

Avocado is extremely popular in Japan, appearing in sushi (especially 海鮮(かいせん)サラダ rolls), salads, and as a side dish with soy sauce and wasabi. It became widely available in Japan starting in the 1980s.

Common collocations

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