ヨーグルト
よーぐると
noun
yogurt
1.
yogurt
A fermented milk product with a creamy, tangy taste. Available in many varieties in Japan including plain, flavored, and drinkable types.
毎朝ヨーグルトを食べている。
I eat yogurt every morning.
フルーツを入れたヨーグルトが好きだ。
I like yogurt with fruit in it.
飲むヨーグルトをコンビニで買って出勤途中に飲んだ。
I bought a drinkable yogurt at the convenience store and drank it on the way to work.
A fermented milk product widely consumed in Japan. Available in many varieties at convenience stores and supermarkets.
ETYMOLOGY:
From English/German "yogurt" (ultimately from Turkish "yoğurt").
COMMON TYPES:
- プレーンヨーグルト: plain yogurt
- 飲むヨーグルト: drinkable yogurt (very popular in Japan)
- フルーツヨーグルト: fruit yogurt
- ギリシャヨーグルト: Greek yogurt
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ヨーグルトを食べる: to eat yogurt
- ヨーグルトをかける: to pour yogurt over something
- ヨーグルトに蜂蜜を入れる: to add honey to yogurt
In Japan, 飲むヨーグルト (drinkable yogurt) is especially popular as a convenient breakfast or snack item.