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'.
このヨーグルトは低脂肪です。
This yogurt is low-fat.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'the fat content is low'. Used in conversation and writing.
The speaker wants to refer to a dietary pattern that restricts fat intake.
Standard term for a low-fat diet.
医者に低脂肪食を勧められた。
The doctor recommended a low-fat diet.
The speaker wants to ask for a low-fat version of a product or dish.
Useful phrase when asking for a low-fat option. 'Something low-fat'.
低脂肪のものはありますか？
Do you have anything low-fat?
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.
低い脂肪
low fat (incorrect)
この牛乳は脂肪分が少ない。
This milk is low in fat.
Used in some technical or nutritional contexts, but less common than 低脂肪. 'Lipid' rather than 'fat'.
低脂質の食事が推奨される。
A low-fat diet is recommended.
A more conversational way to say 'a diet with reduced fat'.
最近、脂肪を控えた食事を心がけています。
Lately, I've been trying to eat a low-fat diet.
Can be used attributively to request a low-fat item, e.g., 'a low-fat dressing'.
脂肪分の少ないドレッシングをください。
Please give me a low-fat dressing.