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.
お好(この)み焼(や)きにはマヨネーズが欠(か)かせない。
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. Japanese mayonnaise (especially the Kewpie brand) differs from Western versions: it uses only egg yolks (not whole eggs), rice vinegar, and has a richer, tangier taste.

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."

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