Japanese word

キャラメル

Pronunciation

Romajikyarameru

Meaning

  • nouncaramel

Example

このキャラメルは甘いです。ko no kya ra me ru wa ama i de su

This caramel is sweet.

Illustration for キャラメル (caramel)

More examples

私は紅茶にキャラメルを入れて、香りを楽しみます。watashi wa kō cha ni kya ra me ru o i re te kao ri o tano shi mi ma su

I add caramel to my tea and enjoy its aroma.

Core concept

Caramel marks a shift from plain sugar to a darker, deeper sweet taste created through cooking.

Common phrases

  • キャラメルソースkya ra me ru sō su

    caramel sauce

  • キャラメル味kya ra me ru aji

    caramel flavor

Similar words

カラメルkarameru: Sugar cooked until it browns, used as a flavoring, sauce, or coloring in food and drinks.

Definition in Japanese

加熱して褐色になった砂糖をもとにした、甘い菓子やソース、風味。ka netsu shi te kas shoku ni na tta sa tō o mo to ni shi ta ama i ka shi ya sō su fū mi

Word origin

キャラメル (kyarameru, "caramel") is a loanword from French caramel, and its form reflects the adaptation of a foreign word to Japanese sounds.

Usage tips

  • In English, caramel also names a warm light-brown color, especially when describing clothing, furniture, or leather.

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