クッキー
くっきー
noun
cookie
1.
cookie, biscuit
A small, flat, sweet baked treat. In Japanese usage, クッキー generally refers to richer, handmade-style cookies, while ビスケット refers to simpler, mass-produced ones.
クッキーを焼く。
To bake cookies.
手作りクッキーをプレゼントした。
I gave homemade cookies as a gift.
バレンタインにチョコレートクッキーを作って、友達に配った。
I made chocolate cookies for Valentine's Day and handed them out to friends.
From English 'cookie.' A popular baked treat in Japan, especially as gifts.
クッキー VS ビスケット:
In Japan, the two are technically distinguished by industry standards: クッキー has higher fat and sugar content (richer, handmade style), while ビスケット is simpler (mass-produced). In everyday use, the distinction is loose.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- クッキーを焼く: to bake cookies
- 手作りクッキー: homemade cookies
- 型抜きクッキー: cookie-cutter cookies
- クッキー生地: cookie dough
- チョコチップクッキー: chocolate chip cookies
CULTURAL NOTE:
Homemade cookies are a popular gift, especially for Valentine's Day (友チョコ culture) and as 手土産 (gifts when visiting someone). 缶入りクッキー (cookies in a tin) are a classic gift box item.