Japanese dictionary
How to say "dessert" in Japanese
デザートでざーと · dezāto
"Dessert" in Japanese is デザート (dezāto). Traditional Japanese sweets are 和菓子 (wagashi).
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Ways to say "dessert" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| デザートでざーと · dezāto | Dessert. |
| 甘いものあまいもの · amai mono | Sweets; something sweet. |
| 和菓子わがし · wagashi | Traditional Japanese sweets. |
How to use it
"Do you like sweets?" is 甘いものは好きですか (amai mono wa suki desu ka).
Careful with the long vowel: dezāto (dessert), not desāto.
Example sentences
- デザートは何にしますか。Dezāto wa nani ni shimasu ka.What would you like for dessert?
- 甘いものは好きですか。Amai mono wa suki desu ka.Do you like sweets?
- デザートは食事の後にお持ちします。Dezāto wa shokuji no ato ni o-mochi shimasu.We'll bring dessert after the meal.
- 京都で和菓子を食べました。Kyōto de wagashi o tabemashita.I ate traditional Japanese sweets in Kyoto.
- デザート付きのランチにします。Dezātotsuki no ranchi ni shimasu.I'll have the lunch set with dessert.
- お腹がいっぱいで、デザートは入りません。Onaka ga ippai de, dezāto wa hairimasen.I'm too full for dessert.
Questions
What are 和菓子?
和菓子 (wagashi) are traditional Japanese sweets, often made with red bean paste, rice flour and seasonal designs. They are often served with green tea.
How do you say "I'm full" in Japanese?
Say お腹がいっぱいです (onaka ga ippai desu).
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