The word for marshmallow in Japanese is mashumaro and guimauve – which is a French variety of marshmallow that is popular in Japan – is gimōvu. Find their pronunciations below.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshmallow English loanword マシュマロ | Mashumaro | None | |
| Guimauve French loanword ギモーヴ | Gimōvu | None | |
| Roasted marshmallows やきマシュマロ | Yaki mashumaro | 焼きマシュマロ |
Interesting facts about marshmallows
Marshmallows are very popular in Japan and many Westerners who tried the Japanese varieties say that they are the best they ever had. Read more about this Osaka-based confectionery that is famous for their unique brand of Japanese marshmallows.