3) Kakigori = Snow Cone
A snow cone versus a kakigoriMost dictionaries translate kakigori as “shaved ice.” While this is basically correct, it isn’t a term often used by native speakers of English. However, if a native speaker of English hears “snow cone,” they imagine something very similar to Japanese kakigori.
In North America, there is a famous product called Slurpee. Slurpees are more like drinks, and are usually based on soda flavors. If you’re talking to North Americans, and they don’t understand snow cone, try saying, “It’s like a Slurpee.” I’m sure they’ll understand exactly what you mean!
In North America, there is a famous product called Slurpee. Slurpees are more like drinks, and are usually based on soda flavors. If you’re talking to North Americans, and they don’t understand snow cone, try saying, “It’s like a Slurpee.” I’m sure they’ll understand exactly what you mean!
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