Japanese word

チーズケーキ

Pronunciation

Romajichīzukēki

Meaning

  • nouncheesecake

Example

食後にチーズケーキを食べます。shoku go ni chī zu kē ki o ta be ma su

I eat cheesecake after dinner.

Illustration for チーズケーキ (cheesecake)

More examples

このカフェでは手作りのチーズケーキを味わえます。ko no ka fe de wa te zuku ri no chī zu kē ki o aji wa e ma su

You can enjoy homemade cheesecake at this cafe.

Core concept

Refers to a sweet dessert in which cheese gives a rich, creamy center, often set on a crumb crust.

Common phrases

  • チーズケーキを焼くchī zu kē ki o ya ku

    bake cheesecake

  • チーズケーキを注文するchī zu kē ki o chū mon su ru

    order cheesecake

Definition in Japanese

チーズを主材料にした洋菓子。chī zu o shu zai ryō ni shi ta yō ka shi

Word origin

チーズケーキ (chīzukēki) is borrowed from English cheesecake, a compound of cheese and cake.

Usage tips

  • In English, cheesecake may be baked or chilled, so the word does not by itself specify how the dessert is prepared.

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