Translation guide
Expressing that a food or product is low in fat, commonly seen on labels, in health contexts, and in everyday conversation.
The speaker wants to say that a food item contains little fat, often for health or dietary reasons.
Standard term used on food packaging and in nutritional contexts. Directly means 'low fat'.
This yogurt is low-fat.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'the fat content is low'. Used in conversation and writing.
This milk is low in fat.
Used in some technical or nutritional contexts, but less common than 低脂肪. 'Lipid' rather than 'fat'.
A low-fat diet is recommended.
The speaker wants to refer to a dietary pattern that restricts fat intake.
The speaker wants to ask for a low-fat version of a product or dish.
The English word 'low' does not directly translate to 低い (ひくい) in this context. Use 低脂肪 (ていしぼう) or 脂肪分が少ない (しぼうぶんがすくない) instead.
low fat (incorrect)
Lately, I've been trying to eat a low-fat diet.