プリン
ぷりん
noun
pudding, custard flan
1.
pudding, custard flan, creme caramel
A smooth, jiggly custard dessert topped with caramel sauce. One of the most popular everyday desserts in Japan.
プリンを作った。
I made pudding.
コンビニのプリンが意外とおいしい。
Convenience store pudding is surprisingly good.
子どもの頃、母が作ってくれたプリンが一番好きだった。
When I was a child, the pudding my mother made for me was my favorite.
USAGE:
In Japan, プリン specifically refers to custard pudding (creme caramel), not the broader English meaning of "pudding." It is widely available at convenience stores, supermarkets, and bakeries, and is one of the most beloved desserts across all ages.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 焼きプリン (baked pudding)
- プリンアラモード (pudding a la mode)
- 固めのプリン (firm pudding)
- なめらかプリン (smooth pudding)
- プリンを作る (make pudding)
ETYMOLOGY:
From English "pudding," with the pronunciation adapted to Japanese phonology.