1.
sundae; ice cream sundae
An ice cream dessert topped with sauce, whipped cream, nuts, fruit, and other toppings. From English 'sundae.'
A loanword from English "sundae." In Japanese, this word is homophonous with サンデー meaning "Sunday," but the context usually makes the meaning clear.
Types
- チョコレートサンデー: chocolate sundae
- ストロベリーサンデー: strawberry sundae
- フルーツサンデー: fruit sundae
- パフェ: parfait — a similar but distinct dessert in Japan, typically served in a tall glass
Similar words
- パフェ: parfait — in Japan, a parfait is typically taller, served in a glass, with layers of ice cream, fruit, and cream; a sundae is usually served in a bowl or dish
- ソフトクリーム: soft-serve ice cream — not a sundae but another common ice cream dessert
Note on homophone
サンデー also means "Sunday" (from English). Additionally, it appears in the name of the manga magazine 週刊少年サンデー (Weekly Shonen Sunday).