ケチャップ

From English "ketchup." Refers to tomato ketchup, the most common condiment variety in Japan.

Common collocations

• ケチャップライス: ketchup-flavored fried rice
• ケチャップ味(あじ): ketchup flavor
• トマトケチャップ: tomato ketchup (the full formal name)
• ケチャップをかける: to put ketchup on

Associated dishes

Ketchup is a key ingredient in several iconic Japanese-Western (洋食(ようしょく)) dishes:

• オムライス: omurice (ketchup rice wrapped in omelet)
• ナポリタン: Napolitan spaghetti (ketchup-based pasta)
• ケチャップライス: ketchup fried rice

These dishes are staples of 洋食(ようしょく) (Western-style Japanese cuisine) and are very popular comfort food.