Japanese for Kids · Level 6
89 words
Japanese word
パフェ
Pronunciation
Romajipafe
Meaning
- nounparfait
Example
妹とパフェを食べます。imōto to pa fe o ta be ma su
I eat a parfait with my younger sister.
More examples
家族の誕生日に、みんなでパフェを作ります。ka zoku no tan jō hi ni mi n na de pa fe o tsuku ri ma su
For my family's birthday, we make parfaits together.
Core concept
Refers to a layered dessert in which ice cream, fruit, and other sweet ingredients are served together in a glass.
Common phrases
パフェを注文するpa fe o chū mon su ru
order a parfait
Definition in Japanese
アイスクリームや果物などを器に幾層にも重ねたデザート。a i su ku rī mu ya kudamono na do o utsuwa ni iku sō ni mo kasa ne ta de zā to
Word origin
The Japanese noun パフェ (pafe) comes from French parfait, meaning "perfect," the name of a layered dessert.
Usage tips
- In English, parfait usually refers to a layered dessert, while the Japanese パフェ (pafe) often appears as a tall glass filled with ice cream, fruit, and other toppings.