Translation and Meaning of: クリーム - kuri-mu

The Japanese word 「クリーム」 (kuri-mu) is an adaptation of the English term "cream." This word is used to refer to various forms of cream, including heavy cream and other varieties of creams in cooking. The etymology reflects the influence of Western culture on Japanese cuisine, which began to gain momentum during the Meiji period (1868-1912), when Japan started to open its doors to the West and adopt many of its customs, including gastronomy.

In Japanese cuisine, 「クリーム」 (kuri-mu) is commonly used to describe ingredients and dishes that contain cream. The most popular types include pastry cream and whipped cream, which are essential for sweets and desserts. Additionally, in a broader context, the word can refer to creams used in sauces and soups, showcasing the versatility of this ingredient in Japanese cooking.

Variants and Uses of the Term

In addition to the general use of 「クリーム」 (kuri-mu) to describe cream, there are some variants and related expressions that are important to know:

• "生クリーム" (nama kuri-mu) - refers to fresh cream.
• "Custard cream" - describes the vanilla cream used in desserts.
• "Whipped cream" - refers to chantilly cream.

The use of 「クリーム」 (kuri-mu) in contemporary Japanese cuisine demonstrates the adaptation and fusion of different culinary cultures, creating new recipes that combine traditional Japanese ingredients and Western techniques. This phenomenon is evident in many modern cafés and patisseries, where international influence is clearly noticeable.

Thus, the word 「クリーム」 (kuri-mu) is more than just a term for an ingredient; it represents a cultural intersection where Japanese tradition meets Western innovation through gastronomy. This fusion of influences highlights the adaptability of Japanese cuisine and its openness to new ideas and flavors.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 乳脂 (Nyushi) - Milk fat
• 乳脂肪 (Nyushibou) - Milk fat (more specific term)
• 乳脂肪分 (Nyushiboubun) - Milk fat content
• 乳脂肪を含む (Nyushibou o fukumu) - Contains milk fat
• 乳脂肪分を含む (Nyushiboubun o fukumu) - Contains milk fat content
• 乳脂肪分の多い (Nyushiboubun no ooi) - High milk fat content
• 乳脂肪分の高い (Nyushiboubun no takai) - With a high level of milk fat
• ホイップ (Hoippu) - Beaten (generally refers to cream)
• ホイップクリーム (Hoippu kuriimu) - Whipped cream
• ホイップした (Hoippu shita) - Beaten (past form)
• ホイップ状 (Hoippu jou) - Beaten form
• ホイップ状の (Hoippu jou no) - In whipped form
• ホイップ状にした (Hoippu jou ni shita) - Created in beaten form
• クリーム状 (Kuriimu jou) - Em forma de creme
• クリーミー (Kuriimii) - Creamy

クリーム

Romaji: kuri-mu
Kana: クリーム
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3

Translation / Meaning: cream

Meaning in English: cream

Definition: A soft and thick food made from dairy.

Example Sentences - (クリーム) kuri-mu

See below some example sentences:

このアイスクリームは滑らかでとても美味しいです。

Kono aisukurīmu wa subaraka de totemo oishii desu

This ice cream is smooth and very delicious.

This ice cream is smooth and very delicious.

• この - indicates that something is near or present, in this case "this"
• アイスクリーム - "ice cream" in Japanese
• は - particle indicating the subject of the sentence, in this case "ice cream"
• 滑らか - "soft" or "smooth"
• で - particle indicating the means or method, in this case "de"
• とても - "very"
• 美味しい - "delicious" or "tasty"
• です - Verb "to be" in the present tense

クリームは私のお気に入りのデザートです。

Kurīmu wa watashi no okiniiri no dezāto desu

Cream is my favorite dessert.

Cream is my favorite dessert.

• クリーム (kurīmu) - cream
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• 私の (watashi no) - my
• お気に入りの (okiniiri no) - favorite
• デザート (dezāto) - dessert
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar

アイスクリームが大好きです。

Aisukurīmu ga daisuki desu

I love ice cream.

• アイスクリーム (aisukurimu) - ice cream
• が (ga) - subject particle
• 大好き (daisuki) - loves it, likes it a lot
• です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

彼女はアイスクリームを嘗めた。

Kanojo wa aisukurīmu o nameru ta

She licked the ice cream.

• 彼女 (kanojo) - She
• は (wa) - Topic particle
• アイスクリーム (aisukurimu) - Ice cream
• を (wo) - Direct object particle
• 嘗めた (name ta) - Lambeau