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.
ぶどう
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.
Kanji form of ぶどう. Used in formal or written contexts, but the kana form is more common in everyday writing.
葡萄の産地として有名です。
It is famous as a grape-producing region.
Referring to the plant that produces grapes.
Literally 'grape tree', this is the common way to refer to a grapevine or grape plant.
庭にぶどうの木があります。
There is a grapevine in the garden.
Specifically refers to the vine or tendril of the grape plant.
ぶどうのつるが伸びてきた。
The grapevine has grown.
Referring to grape flavor, grape juice, or grape as an ingredient.
Means 'grape flavor'. Commonly used for candies, drinks, etc.
ぶどう味のガムをください。
Please give me grape-flavored gum.
Grape juice. Note that 'juice' is borrowed from English.
朝食にぶどうジュースを飲みます。
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.
Grape picking, a popular autumn activity in Japan.
週末にぶどう狩りに行きませんか。
Would you like to go grape picking this weekend?
Raisins (dried grapes).
A bunch of grapes. 房 (ふさ) means cluster or bunch.
大きなぶどうの房を買った。
I bought a big bunch of 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.