ジャム

• Reading: ジャム
• Romaji: jamu
• Pronunciation: /d͡ʑa.mɯ/

Meaning

Jam; a sweet fruit preserve spread on bread or toast.

A loanword from English 'jam.' Strawberry jam (いちごジャム) is the most popular variety in Japan. Often eaten with toast (パン) for breakfast. Distinguished from マーマレード (marmalade), which uses citrus fruit.

Examples

1. 朝ごはんにパンとジャムを食べます。 I eat bread and jam for breakfast.
2. 母が手作りのジャムをくれました。 My mother gave me some homemade jam.
3. いちごジャムとブルーベリージャム、どちらがいいですか。 Which would you like, strawberry jam or blueberry jam?

Usage Guide

Context: breakfast, cooking, food

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'jam,' which may derive from the earlier English word meaning to press or squeeze, referring to the process of crushing fruit to make preserves.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal