クッキー
kukkī[kɯ̟̊k̚ʲkʲiː]
The English phrase "cookie" can be translated into Japanese as クッキー (kukkī). Wiktionary also lists ビスケット (bisuketto).
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| クッキー | kukkī | [kɯ̟̊k̚ʲkʲiː] (narrow) |
| ビスケット | bisuketto | [bʲisɨ̥ke̞t̚to̞] (narrow) |
The word is used to refer to a small, flat baked good.
Which one should you use?
While both terms refer to baked goods, クッキー (kukkī) is typically used for sweet, soft or chunky cookies. In contrast, ビスケット (bisuketto) often refers to harder, cracker-like or savory biscuits.
How do you pronounce it?
kukkī
Did you know?
- Japanese gift-giving culture often involves クッキー sets in elaborate packaging, where the presentation of the box is considered as important as the taste of the cookies.
- The word クッキー comes from the English 'cookie', which itself evolved from the Dutch word koekje, meaning 'little cake'.
- In Japan, the term 'cookie' is sometimes used in branding to imply a certain level of westernized luxury or sophistication in a dessert.
Examples in context
- クッキーは５歳未満だ。Cookie is under 5 years old.This sentence shows how to use クッキー when referring to an age.Tatoeba #225673 by bunbuku, translation #63010 by CK
- クッキーをありがとう。Thanks for the cookie.This sentence is useful for thanking someone for a クッキー.Tatoeba #9640814 by small_snow, translation #6393472 by OsoHombre
- クッキーをお一つどうぞ。Have a cookie.This sentence is a way to offer someone a クッキー.Tatoeba #3496943 by arnab, translation #2245537 by CK
- 私はクッキーが大好きです。I love cookies.
- お茶会には美味しいクッキーがたくさんありました。There were lots of delicious cookies at the tea party.
- 今日、コンビニでおいしいクッキーを買ったよ。I bought delicious cookies at the convenience store today.
- クッキーが大好き！I love cookies!
- 42 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a cafe, Hiyori and Kenta are sharing a snack.
- 陽葵 Himariこのクッキー、食べますか？Kono kukkī, tabemasu ka?Will you eat this cookie?
- 健太 Kentaはい、ありがとうございます。Hai, arigatō gozaimasu.Yes, thank you.
- 陽葵 Himari健太さんは、甘いものが好きですね。Kenta-san wa, amai mono ga suki desu ne.Kenta, you really like sweet things, don't you?
- 健太 Kentaはい、大好きなんです。Hai, daisuki nan desu.Yes, I love them.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cookie” translations and entries クッキー, ビスケット, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries クッキー, ビスケット, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
