Japanese dictionary
How to say "cream" in Japanese
クリームくりーむ · kurīmu
"Cream" in Japanese is クリーム (kurīmu). Fresh or whipped cream is 生クリーム (namakurīmu).
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Ways to say "cream" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| クリームくりーむ · kurīmu | Cream (food or cosmetic). |
| 生クリームなまくりーむ · namakurīmu | Fresh cream; whipped cream. |
| ミルクみるく · miruku | Cream or milk for coffee. |
How to use it
The small cups of creamer served with coffee are usually called ミルク (miruku) in Japan.
Hand cream is ハンドクリーム (hando kurīmu).
Example sentences
- ミルクと砂糖はお使いですか。Miruku to satō wa o-tsukai desu ka.Would you like cream and sugar?
- 生クリームを泡立てます。Namakurīmu o awadatemasu.I'll whip the cream.
- このケーキはクリームがたっぷりです。Kono kēki wa kurīmu ga tappuri desu.This cake has lots of cream.
- 冬はハンドクリームが必要です。Fuyu wa hando kurīmu ga hitsuyō desu.You need hand cream in winter.
- シュークリームを二つください。Shūkurīmu o futatsu kudasai.Two cream puffs, please.
- クリームパスタを注文しました。Kurīmu pasuta o chūmon shimashita.I ordered pasta with cream sauce.
Questions
What is シュークリーム?
シュークリーム (shūkurīmu) is a cream puff. The name comes from French "chou à la crème."
What do you call coffee creamer in Japan?
The small creamer cups at cafés are usually called ミルク (miruku).
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