チーズ

ちーず
noun
cheese
1. cheese
A food made from pressed curds of milk.
I put cheese on bread.
The pizza has plenty of cheese.
We say 'Cheese!' and take a photo.

チーズ (from English 'cheese') is commonly used in Japanese cuisine and daily life.

TYPES OF CHEESE:

  • プロセスチーズ: processed cheese
  • ナチュラルチーズ: natural cheese
  • クリームチーズ: cream cheese
  • カマンベールチーズ: Camembert cheese
  • パルメザンチーズ: Parmesan cheese
  • (こな)チーズ: grated cheese

COMMON FOODS WITH CHEESE:

  • チーズケーキ: cheesecake
  • チーズバーガー: cheeseburger
  • チーズフォンデュ: cheese fondue
  • ()きチーズ: grilled/melted cheese

When taking photos, Japanese people say 「チーズ」 (like 'say cheese' in English) to create a smiling expression.