マーガリン

まーがりん
noun
margarine
food
1. margarine
A butter substitute made from vegetable oils. Widely used as a spread and in cooking and baking as a cheaper alternative to butter.
パンにマーガリンを塗(ぬ)る。
To spread margarine on bread.
バターの代(か)わりにマーガリンを使(つか)った。
I used margarine instead of butter.
マーガリンはバターより安(やす)いが、風味(ふうみ)は異(こと)なる。
Margarine is cheaper than butter, but the flavor is different.

Loanword from English 'margarine.' In Japan, margarine is commonly sold in tub-style containers and is a staple spread for toast. It is distinct from バター (butter), which is a dairy product.

Common collocations

  • マーガリンを塗(ぬ)る — to spread margarine
  • マーガリン入(い)り — containing margarine
  • 無塩(むえん)マーガリン — unsalted margarine

Similar words

  • バター — butter; made from dairy cream, richer flavor
  • ファットスプレッド — fat spread; a lower-fat version of margarine sold in Japan
  • ショートニング — shortening; solid fat used primarily in baking

Related Words

Compare: バター (butter)
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Added 2026.3.27 0:20 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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