マヨネーズ
まよねーず
noun
mayonnaise
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.
お好み焼きにはマヨネーズが欠かせない。
Mayonnaise is essential for okonomiyaki.
何にでもマヨネーズをかける人を「マヨラー」と呼ぶ。
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 (mayonnaise flavor)
- マヨネーズ和え (dressed with mayonnaise)
- マヨラー (mayo lover — someone who puts mayo on everything)
ABBREVIATION:
Often shortened to マヨ in casual speech: マヨかけて (put some mayo on it).
ETYMOLOGY:
From French "mayonnaise."