English–Japanese

“cream” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikurīmu

Example

私は手にクリームを塗ります。watashi wa te ni ku rī mu o nu ri ma su

I put cream on my hands.

Illustration for クリーム (cream)

How to say “cream” in Japanese

“Cream” in Japanese is クリーム (kurīmu).

Describes a smooth, thick substance used to add richness or moisture to food or skin.

Full entry for クリーム: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with クリーム

入浴後はクリームで肌を整えます。nyū yoku go wa ku rī mu de hada o totono e ma su

After bathing, I moisturize my skin with cream.

Tips for using クリーム

  • English uses cream for both food and skin products, as in whipped cream and hand cream, while the words around it show which sense is intended.

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