ビスケット
びすけっと
noun
biscuit, cookie
1.
biscuit, cookie, cracker
A small, flat, baked treat. In Japanese usage, ビスケット generally refers to a harder, less sweet variety, while クッキー tends to be richer and softer.
ビスケットをお茶と一緒に食べる。
To eat biscuits with tea.
子供のおやつにビスケットを持たせた。
I packed biscuits as a snack for the child.
チーズケーキの底にビスケットを砕いて敷き詰めた。
I crushed biscuits and laid them on the bottom of the cheesecake.
USAGE:
In Japan, the distinction between ビスケット and クッキー follows industry standards: ビスケット refers to the broader category of baked flour products, while クッキー is a subset that is richer in fat and sugar with a more handmade quality. In everyday use, ビスケット often implies a simpler, harder baked snack.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ビスケットを焼く: to bake biscuits
- ビスケットを砕く: to crush biscuits
- ビスケット生地: biscuit dough/base