Japanese word

バニラ

Pronunciation

Romajibanira

Meaning

  • nounvanilla

Example

私はバニラが好きです。watashi wa ba ni ra ga su ki de su

I like vanilla.

Illustration for バニラ (vanilla)

More examples

このケーキからバニラの香りがします。ko no kē ki ka ra ba ni ra no kao ri ga shi ma su

This cake smells like vanilla.

Core concept

Refers to the sweet, warm flavor and aroma obtained from vanilla beans and used in foods.

Common phrases

  • バニラアイスba ni ra a i su

    vanilla ice cream

  • バニラの香りba ni ra no kao ri

    vanilla scent

Definition in Japanese

バニラ豆から得られる甘い香りや風味。また、その風味を加えた食品。ba ni ra mame ka ra e ra re ru ama i kao ri ya fū mi ma ta so no fū mi o kuwa e ta shoku hin

Word origin

The Japanese word バニラ (banira) is borrowed from English vanilla, ultimately from Spanish vainilla, a diminutive of vaina, "sheath," referring to the pod's shape.

Usage tips

  • In English, vanilla can also describe something ordinary or unexciting, as in the phrase "vanilla software."

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