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yogurt
A fermented milk product with a creamy, tangy taste. Available in many varieties in Japan including plain, flavored, and drinkable types.
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").
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.