How to Say ‘Dessert’ in Japanese
デザート
dezaato
[deh-zahh-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: [デザート] is a loanword used just like English "dessert." Katakana words are very common in food talk.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Convenience store [デザート] in Japan can be surprisingly fancy, from cream rolls to seasonal puddings and cakes.
Phrase Breakdown
デザート
dezaato
[deh-zahh-toh]
dessert
A katakana word meaning dessert or sweet food after a meal.
ローソンのデザートも好きです。
I like Lawson's desserts too.
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