Japanese for Kids · Level 4
84 words
Japanese word
カップケーキ
Pronunciation
Romajikappukēki
Meaning
- nouncupcake
Example
妹はカップケーキが好きです。imōto wa ka ppu kē ki ga su ki de su
My little sister likes cupcakes.
More examples
おやつにカップケーキを一つ食べました。o ya tsu ni ka ppu kē ki o hito tsu ta be ma shi ta
I ate a cupcake for a snack.
Core concept
It refers to a small cake baked in an individual cup-shaped liner and often topped with icing.
Common phrases
カップケーキを食べるka ppu kē ki o ta be ru
eat a cupcake
カップケーキを作るka ppu kē ki o tsuku ru
make cupcakes
Definition in Japanese
紙のカップ型に入れて焼く、小さなケーキ。kami no ka ppu gata ni i re te ya ku chii sa na kē ki
Word origin
カップケーキ (kappukēki) is a Japanese loanword from English cupcake, a compound of cup and cake.
Usage tips
- Cupcakes are often served at children's parties because each small cake is already a single portion.