How to Say "Chocolate Cake" in Japanese

チョコレートケーキ

chokorēto kēki

The English phrase "chocolate cake" is translated into Japanese as チョコレートケーキ (chokorēto kēki).

チョコレートケーキ is used to refer to a cake containing chocolate.

Meaning: cake containing chocolate (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

chokorēto kēki

During Valentine's Day in Japan, women often make 'homemade' chocolate cakes or chocolates for men, a custom known as 'honmei-choco' if the recipient is a romantic interest.
In Japan, chocolate cakes are frequently served as 'Christmas cakes', often topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream for a red and white color scheme.
The word ケーキ is used for almost all Western cakes, but traditional Japanese sweets, called wagashi, never use this word regardless of their shape.

チョコレートケーキが食べたいです。
I'd like some chocolate cake.
This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to eat チョコレートケーキ.
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トムは本当にチョコレートケーキが好きなのよ。
Tom really likes chocolate cake.
This sentence is useful for stating that someone likes チョコレートケーキ.
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今のドイツでは、チョコレートケーキをうまく作るコツを知っている人の数よりも仏教徒の数の方が多い。
There are more Buddhists in Germany today than people who know how to make a good chocolate cake.
This sentence is useful for illustrating the use of チョコレートケーキ in a complex comparison.
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A couple is deciding what to order for dessert at a cafe.

陽葵 Himari

このチョコレートケーキ、すごく美味しそうね。
Kono chokoreeto keeki, sugoku oishisou ne.
This chocolate cake looks delicious.
健太 Kenta

そうだね。僕もそれがいいと思うよ。
Sou da ne. Boku mo sore ga ii to omou yo.
You're right. I think that would be good, too.
陽葵 Himari

じゃあ、これにしようか。
Jaa, kore ni shiyou ka.
Well, shall we go with this one?
健太 Kenta

うん、注文するね。
Un, chuumon suru ne.
Yeah, I'll order it.

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