マックフルーリー
makku furūrī
The English phrase McFlurry is translated into Japanese as マックフルーリー (makku furūrī).
The term マックフルーリー is used specifically to refer to the McDonald's branded dessert in Japan.
How do you pronounce it?
makku furūrī
Did you know?
- The use of マック within マックフルーリー mirrors a regional linguistic divide in Japan, where people in the Kansai region prefer マクド while those in Kanto prefer マック.
- If you order a 'flurry' by saying フルーリー in a Japanese cafe, the staff will likely be confused. In Japan, the word is strictly tied to the McDonald's brand and has no meaning as a general dessert descriptor.
- While the phrase is a transliteration of the English name, Japanese customers often use the shortened nickname マック (makku) to refer to McDonald's generally, but they rarely shorten the dessert name itself.
Examples in context
- マックフルーリーを注文しました。Makkufururi- o chuumon shimashita.I ordered a McFlurry.
- マックフルーリーは甘くて美味しいです。Makkufururi- wa amakute oishii desu.McFlurries are sweet and delicious.
- 新作のマックフルーリーを食べたいです。Shinsaku no Makkufururi- o tabetai desu.I want to eat the new McFlurry.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding on a dessert at a shopping mall.
- 結衣 Yuiデザートにマックフルーリーはどう？Deza-to ni Makkufururi- wa dou?How about a McFlurry for dessert?
- 大翔 Hirotoいいね、そうしよう！Ii ne, sou shiyou!That sounds good, let's do that!
- 結衣 Yuiどのフレーバーがいいかな？Dono fure-ba- ga ii kana?I wonder which flavor would be good?
- 大翔 Hiroto僕はチョコがいいな。Boku wa choko ga ii na.I would like chocolate.
