マヨネーズ

まよねーず
noun
mayonnaise
food
1. mayonnaise
A thick, creamy condiment made from egg yolks, oil, and vinegar. Extremely popular in Japanese cooking.
マヨネーズをかける。
Put mayonnaise on it.
Mayonnaise is essential for okonomiyaki.
何(なん)にでもマヨネーズをかける人(ひと)を「マヨラー」と呼(よ)ぶ。
People who put mayonnaise on everything are called 'mayoler.'

Usage

Mayonnaise is one of the most widely used condiments in Japan. Kewpie, the best-known brand, is made with egg yolks only and tastes richer and tangier than most Western mayonnaise.

Common collocations

  • マヨネーズをかける (put mayonnaise on)
  • マヨネーズ味(あじ) (mayonnaise flavor)
  • マヨネーズ和(あ)え (dressed with mayonnaise)
  • マヨラー (mayo lover — someone who puts mayo on everything)

Forms

Often shortened to マヨ in casual speech: マヨかけて (put some mayo on it).

Etymology

From French "mayonnaise."