マーガリン
まーがりん
noun
margarine
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る。
To spread margarine on bread.
バターの代わりにマーガリンを使った。
I used margarine instead of butter.
マーガリンはバターより安いが、風味は異なる。
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:
- マーガリンを塗る — to spread margarine
- マーガリン入り — containing margarine
- 無塩マーガリン — 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