How to Say "Cheesecake" in Japanese

チーズケーキ

chīzukēki[t͡ɕiːzɨke̞ːkʲi]

The English word cheesecake is チーズケーキ (chīzukēki) in Japanese.

チーズケーキ is used to refer to the dessert food known as cheesecake.

Meaning: dessert food (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

This is a loanword composed of chīzu (cheese) and kēki (cake).

chīzukēki

While チーズケーキ is the standard term, you may see the phrase レアチーズケーキ to describe a chilled, no-bake version. In this context, レア is borrowed from the English 'rare' but refers to the uncooked texture rather than the level of doneness in a steak.
In Japan, the concept of チーズケーキ is so popular that it is frequently combined with local ingredients, such as matcha or black sesame. These are still called チーズケーキ despite the flavor profiles being uniquely Japanese.
In Japan, チーズケーキ often refers specifically to a fluffy, souffle-style cake, which differs from the dense New York style popular in the US.

チーズケーキを１つください。
Could I have a slice of cheesecake?
This sentence is useful for ordering one slice of チーズケーキ.
Tatoeba #10693797 by small_snow, translation #40282 by Swift
デザートにはチーズケーキを頂きたい。
I'd like to have cheesecake for dessert.
This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to eat チーズケーキ for dessert.
Tatoeba #202263 by KK_kaku_, translation #39475 by CK
チーズケーキを一切れいただけますか。
Could I have a piece of cheesecake?
This sentence is useful for requesting a piece of チーズケーキ.
Tatoeba #1614445 by Meow, translation #942469 by spockofvulcan
Sumimasen, Cheesekēki o hitotsu kudasai. (すみません、チーズケーキを一つください。)
Excuse me, may I have one piece of cheesecake, please?
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A couple is deciding on a dessert at a cafe.

陽太 Yota

陽葵、このチーズケーキはどう？
Himari, kono chīzukēki wa dō?
Himari, how about this cheesecake?
陽葵 Himari

美味しそう！チーズケーキ大好き。
Oishisō! Chīzukēki daisuki.
It looks delicious! I love cheesecake.
陽太 Yota

じゃあ、それを注文しよう。
Jā, sore o chūmon shiyō.
Then, let's order it.
陽葵 Himari

やったー、楽しみ！
Yattā, tanoshimi!
Yay, I can't wait!

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