バニラ

ばにら
noun
vanilla
food
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(す)きだ。
I like vanilla ice cream.
バニラの香(かお)りがする。
It smells like vanilla.
ケーキにバニラエッセンスを数滴(すうてき)加(くわ)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(かお)り: vanilla scent
  • バニラ味(あじ): 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.

Usage

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.

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