The Japanese word for sour is suppai (traditional Japanese) and sawā (English loan word). Find more Japanese words relating to ‘sourness’ below.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sour (traditional Japanese) すっぱい | Suppai | 酸っぱい | |
| Sour (English loan word) サワー | Sawā | None | |
| Sour-look – facial expression ぶっちょうづら | Butchōdzura | 仏頂面 | |
| Bitter にがい | Nigai | 苦い | |
| Lemon レモン | Remon | None | |
| Lime ライム | Raimu | None |
Interesting facts
Sour flavors such as lemon and lime are incredibly popular in Japan and are a favorite among many Japanese when it comes to candy, cold drinks and even alcoholic beverages. Check out this list of the most popular canned lemon sours drinks in Japan.