How do you say "cookie" in Japanese?

In Japanese, "cookie" is クッキー (kukkī). It is a noun pronounced "koo-kkee".

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Pronunciation

クッキー is written in katakana. Romanised as kukkī, it sounds roughly like "koo-kkee" to an English ear.

Example sentence

このお店のクッキーはとてもおいしいです。

Kono omise no Kukkī wa totemo oishii desu.

The cookie at this shop is very delicious.

Usage notes

Kukkī (クッキー) is the Japanese word for cookie. Food vocabulary is among the most practical for daily life in Japan and is used constantly in markets, restaurants, and home cooking.

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Questions about クッキー

How do you pronounce クッキー?

クッキー is romanised as kukkī. Say it roughly like "koo-kkee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is クッキー formal or casual?

クッキー is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is クッキー written in Japanese?

クッキー is written using katakana. Katakana is typically used for words of foreign origin or to give emphasis.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Japanese language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.