“Cake” in Japanese is ケーキ, pronounced kēki.
Pronunciation
The word has 3 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Cake, from English. Japanese patisseries are famous for light, beautifully decorated cakes.
Example sentences
- ケーキを作りました。ケーキをつくりました。I made a cake.
- このケーキはあまり甘くないです。このケーキはあまりあまくないです。This cake isn’t very sweet.
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FAQ
How do you say cake in Japanese?
Cake in Japanese is ケーキ, pronounced “kēki”.