バニラ
ばにら
noun
vanilla
1.
vanilla
The flavoring derived from the vanilla orchid, or the flavor itself. Widely used in sweets, ice cream, and beverages.
バニラアイスが好きだ。
I like vanilla ice cream.
バニラの香りがする。
It smells like vanilla.
ケーキにバニラエッセンスを数滴加えてください。
Please add a few drops of vanilla essence to the cake.
From English "vanilla." In Japanese, バニラ primarily refers to the flavor or fragrance used in sweets and beverages.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- バニラアイス: vanilla ice cream
- バニラエッセンス: vanilla essence/extract
- バニラの香り: vanilla scent
- バニラ味: vanilla flavor
- バニラビーンズ: vanilla beans
EXTENDED MEANING:
In gaming and tech contexts, バニラ can mean "plain" or "unmodified" — for example, a game without mods or a basic version of software. This mirrors the English slang usage.
NOTE:
バニラ is one of the most popular ice cream flavors in Japan. バニラアイス is a staple at convenience stores and ice cream shops.