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How do you say 'I can't eat raw eggs' in Japanese?

Nama-tamago wa taberaremasen. (生卵は食べられません。)

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  1. Nama-tamago ga suki desu. (生卵が好きです。)
  2. Nama-tamago wa taberaremasen. (生卵は食べられません。) ✔
  3. Nama-tamago wa ikura desu ka. (生卵はいくらですか。)

Why: Taberaremasen means can't eat, and nama means raw. Swap in sashimi or any food. The wrong choices say 'I like raw eggs' and ask the price.

Huh, didn't know that: In NHK's skit Tam says she cannot eat raw fish: sashimi wa taberaremasen.

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Answer: Nama-tamago wa taberaremasen. (生卵は食べられません。). Taberaremasen means can't eat, and nama means raw. Swap in sashimi or any food. The wrong choices say 'I like raw eggs' and ask the price.

  1. NHK WORLD-JAPAN Easy Japanese, Lesson 24 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/lesson/en/lessons/24.html
    Nama-tamago wa taberaremasen. I can't eat raw eggs.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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