How do you say "McDonald's (as Japanese pronounce it)" in Japanese?

Name: English Words Japanese People Say Completely Differently
Uploaded: 2026-06-28T01:46:30Z
Duration: 31 s
Description: Learn to say マクドナルド (makudonarudo) — McDonald's (as Japanese pronounce it). A 30-second Japanese lesson for travelers from Kōfuku.

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English Words Japanese People Say Completely Differently

To say McDonald's (as Japanese pronounce it) in Japanese, say マクドナルド (makudonarudo).

You already know these words — but in Japan they sound wild.

マクドナルド makudonarudo McDonald's (as Japanese pronounce it)

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この英語、日本語だと…？ Kono eigo, nihongo da to…? These English words sound totally different in Japan 😂
マクドナルド！McDonald's だよ。 Makudonarudo! McDonald's da yo. 'Makudonarudo' = McDonald's.
スターバックス…略して「スタバ」。 Sutābakkusu… ryakushite “Sutaba.” 'Sutābakkusu' — locals shorten it to 'Sutaba'.
コーヒーは「コーヒー」。近いけど伸ばす。 Kōhī wa “kōhī.” Chikai kedo nobasu. Coffee is 'kōhī' — close, but stretch the sounds out.
どれが一番むずかしい？コメントで！ Dore ga ichiban muzukashii? Komento de! Which one's hardest to say? Tell me 👇

Why this phrase

The 'say it like a Japanese person' format: common English loanwords in katakana. Funny, high-comment, instantly shareable. Seeded by Teppei's 'English' episode.