カプチーノ
kapuchīno[ka̠pɯ̟t͡ɕiːno̞]
The Japanese word for cappuccino is カプチーノ (kapuchīno).
カプチーノ refers to the Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk which has been steamed and/or frothed is added.
Meaning: Italian coffee-based beverage made from espresso to which milk which has been steamed and/or frothed is added (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kapuchīno.
Did you know?
- In Japan, it is common to see 'canned' versions of coffee drinks that mimic the flavor of a カプチーノ sold in vending machines.
- Depending on the cafe, a カプチーノ in Japan may be served with a small piece of chocolate or a cookie on the saucer as a standard accompaniment.
- Japanese coffee culture emphasizes 'kawaii' or cute aesthetics, leading many cafes to create elaborate latte art on the foam of a カプチーノ.
Examples in context
- カプチーノを一杯ください。kapuchīno o ippai kudasai.One cappuccino, please.
- このカプチーノはとても美味しいです。kono kapuchīno wa totemo oishii desu.This cappuccino is very delicious.
- 温かいカプチーノを飲みます。atatakai kapuchīno o nomimasu.I will drink a warm cappuccino.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are at a cafe.
- 結衣 Yui健太さんは何を飲みますか。Kenta-san wa nani o nomimasu ka.What will you drink, Kenta?
- 健太 Kenta僕はカプチーノにするよ。Boku wa kapuchīno ni suru yo.I'll have a cappuccino.
- 結衣 Yuiいいですね。私もそれにします。Ii desu ne. Watashi mo sore ni shimasu.That sounds good. I'll have that too.
- 健太 Kentaじゃあ、二つ注文しよう。Jaa, futatsu chūmon shiyō.Then, let's order two.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cappuccino” translations and entries カプチーノ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
