Translation guide
The fruit 'grape' is commonly expressed as ぶどう in Japanese. This guide covers the basic word, related terms, and expressions involving grapes.
grape
Referring to the fruit itself, either as a general category or specific grapes.
The most common and general word for 'grape' as a fruit. Can refer to grapes in general or a bunch of grapes.
I like grapes.
These grapes are sweet.
Kanji form of ぶどう. Used in formal or written contexts, but the kana form is more common in everyday writing.
It is famous as a grape-producing region.
Referring to the plant that produces grapes.
Referring to grape flavor, grape juice, or grape as an ingredient.
Means 'grape flavor'. Commonly used for candies, drinks, etc.
Please give me grape-flavored gum.
Grape juice. Note that 'juice' is borrowed from English.
I drink grape juice for breakfast.
Loanword from English 'grape', often used in product names or as a flavor label, especially in katakana. Less common in everyday speech.
Referring to the color grape, a shade of purple.
Common phrases or idioms involving grapes.
グレープフレーバーのアイス
Grape-flavored ice cream
グレープのワンピース
A grape-colored dress
干しぶどうをパンに入れます。
I put raisins in the bread.