How do you say "pie" in Japanese?

パイ

pai

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "pie" is パイ (pai).

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Pronunciation

パイ is written using katakana. Romanised as pai, it sounds roughly like "pah-ee" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Pai is a short katakana loanword from English pie, marking sweet or savory baked pastries. It's common in cafes and bakeries.

Example sentence

このお店のパイはとてもおいしいです。

Kono omise no Pai wa totemo oishii desu.

The pie at this shop is very delicious.

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How to remember パイ

Pai is just two syllables. Picture a round pastry with filling under a crispy crust, sliced into wedges.

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Questions about パイ

How do you pronounce パイ?

パイ is romanised as pai. Say it roughly like "pah-ee" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is パイ formal or casual?

パイ 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 パイ written in Japanese?

パイ is written using katakana. Pai is a short katakana loanword from English pie, marking sweet or savory baked pastries.

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