Translation guide
Describes something that resembles milk in color, consistency, or appearance. In Japanese, this is expressed through adjectives, descriptive phrases, or specific terms depending on the context.
Describing a liquid or substance that is white and opaque like milk.
A formal, descriptive term meaning 'milky white'. Used for liquids, glass, or other materials.
このガラスは乳白色です。
This glass is milky white.
Means 'cloudy white' or 'turbid white'. Often used for liquids that have become milky in appearance.
水が白く濁っている。
The water is milky/cloudy.
Loanword from English, used in product names or casual descriptions, but not common in everyday speech.
ミルキーな色合いのマニキュア。
Nail polish with a milky hue.
Describing a liquid that has the thickness or texture of milk, often used for drinks or soups.
Means 'having a thick, creamy consistency'. Commonly used for soups, sauces, or drinks.
このスープはとろみがあって、ミルクみたいだ。
This soup is thick and milky.
Loanword meaning 'creamy'. Often used for food and beverages with a smooth, rich texture.
クリーミーなミルクセーキ。
A creamy milkshake.
Describing something that is semi-transparent or hazy, like frosted glass or a milky film.
Literally 'like frosted glass'. Used to describe a milky, translucent surface.
窓がすりガラスのように曇っている。
The window is frosted/milky.
Means 'hazy' or 'blurred'. Can describe a milky appearance due to fog, condensation, or a film.
レンズが霞んで白っぽく見える。
The lens looks milky/hazy.
The English word 'milky' covers a range of meanings (color, texture, appearance). In Japanese, there is no single equivalent. Choose the expression that matches the specific context.
ミルクのような
like milk (literal, but not always natural)