Japanese word

サンデー

Pronunciation

Romajisandē

Meaning

  • nounsundae

Example

デザートにサンデーを注文します。de zā to ni sa n dē o chū mon shi ma su

I order a sundae for dessert.

Illustration for サンデー (sundae)

More examples

友達とサンデーを分けて食べます。tomo dachi to sa n dē o wa ke te ta be ma su

I share a sundae with a friend.

Core concept

Describes a sweet ice cream dessert built up with sauces, fruit, nuts, or other toppings.

Common phrases

  • サンデーを頼むsa n dē o tano mu

    order a sundae

  • サンデーを味わうsa n dē o aji wa u

    enjoy a sundae

Similar words

パフェpafe: A layered dessert of ice cream, fruit, syrup, and other toppings, usually served in a tall glass.

Definition in Japanese

アイスクリームに果物やチョコレートソースなどを添えた菓子。a i su ku rī mu ni kudamono ya cho ko rē to sō su na do o so e ta ka shi

Word origin

サンデー (sandē) is borrowed from English sundae, and the word's origin is uncertain but is widely associated with Sunday ice cream sales in the United States.

Usage tips

  • In English, sundae and Sunday are pronounced alike, but sundae refers to a dessert rather than a day of the week.

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