デザート
dezāto[de̞za̠ːto̞]general
The English phrase dessert is translated into Japanese as デザート (dezāto). Wiktionary also lists スイーツ (suītsu).
Meaning: sweet confection served as the last course of a meal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| デザート | dezāto | [de̞za̠ːto̞] (narrow) | general |
| スイーツ | suītsu | [sɨiːt͡sɨ] (narrow) |
デザート is used to refer to a sweet confection served as the last course of a meal.
Which one should you use?
デザート refers specifically to the dessert course of a meal, whereas スイーツ is a more general, trendy term used to describe sweet treats, snacks or confectionery in a broader sense.
How do you pronounce it?
dezāto
Did you know?
- You might find that スイーツ is used as a prefix for many different things, such as スイーツ男子 (suītsu danshi), a term for men who are particularly interested in fashionable sweets.
- Certain traditional Japanese sweets are designed to be eaten with bitter matcha tea to create a balanced flavor profile, making the 'dessert' a functional part of a ceremony.
- Japanese dessert culture includes 和菓子 for traditional sweets and 洋菓子 for Western-style sweets, allowing speakers to distinguish the origin of the treat.
Examples in context
- デザートが欲しい？Do you want some dessert?This example is useful for asking if someone wants some デザート.Tatoeba #10212346 by small_snow, translation #9194560 by DJ_Saidez
- デザート、何頼む？What are we ordering for dessert?This example is useful for asking what to order for デザート.Tatoeba #12412302 by small_snow, translation #11051658 by sundown
- 普段デザートを食べる？Do you usually eat dessert?This example is useful for asking if someone usually eats デザート.Tatoeba #8026845 by Ninja, translation #8026701 by CK
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Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to order at a cafe.
- 健太 Kentaデザートは、何にする？Dezāto wa, nani ni suru?What will you have for dessert?
- 結衣 Yui私はチョコレートのデザートがいい。Watashi wa chokorēto no dezāto ga ii.I would like a chocolate dessert.
- 健太 Kentaじゃあ、ケーキを頼もうか。Jā, kēki o tanomō ka.Then, shall we order a cake?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、それがいい！Un, sore ga ii!Yes, that sounds good!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dessert” translations and entries デザート, スイーツ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
