Translation guide
How to express the amount of sugar in food, drinks, or other items in Japanese.
Referring to the amount of sugar contained in something, often in nutritional contexts.
The most common and general term for sugar content. Used for food, drinks, and biological contexts.
このジュースは糖分が多い。
This juice has a high sugar content.
糖分の摂りすぎに注意してください。
Please be careful not to consume too much sugar.
Often used in nutritional science and diet contexts, referring to carbohydrates including sugars. Can be translated as 'sugar content' but technically broader.
糖質制限ダイエットが流行っている。
Low-carb diets are popular.
Literally 'sugar content amount', more formal and specific to added sugar. Used in technical or labeling contexts.
この製品の砂糖含有量は100グラムあたり20グラムです。
The sugar content of this product is 20 grams per 100 grams.
Referring to the concentration of sugar, often in liquids or solutions.
Specifically refers to sugar concentration, measured in Brix. Common in fruit, juice, and wine contexts.
このメロンは糖度が15度あります。
This melon has a sugar content of 15 degrees Brix.
糖度の高い果物は甘い。
Fruits with high sugar content are sweet.
A more technical term for sugar concentration, used in science or medicine.
血液中の糖分濃度を測る。
Measure the sugar concentration in the blood.
Describing how sweet something tastes, which may imply sugar content.
Means 'sweetness'. Often used in everyday conversation to refer to the level of sweetness, which correlates with sugar content.
このケーキは甘さがちょうどいい。
This cake has just the right amount of sweetness.
Refers to a sweet taste or sweetness as a flavor component. Can be used in food reviews.
このスイカは甘味が強い。
This watermelon has a strong sweetness.