カマンベール

かまんべーる

noun

camembert; camembert cheese

1. camembert; camembert cheese

A soft, creamy French cheese with a white rind. Very popular in Japan, where domestically produced versions are widely available in supermarkets and convenience stores.

カマンベールをワインと合(あ)わせる。

I pair camembert with wine.

カマンベールチーズを丸(まる)ごとオーブンで焼(や)いた。

I baked a whole camembert in the oven.

北海道(ほっかいどう)産(さん)のカマンベールは、フランス産(さん)に負(ま)けないくらい美味(おい)しい。

Hokkaido camembert is so good it rivals French-made ones.

From French "Camembert," a village in Normandy. Often used with チーズ appended: カマンベールチーズ.

Camembert is one of the most popular specialty cheeses in Japan. Hokkaido is known for producing high-quality domestic camembert, and it is a common souvenir from the region. Individually wrapped portions are sold in convenience stores and supermarkets, making it one of the most accessible soft cheeses in Japan.

Common collocations

カマンベールチーズ: camembert cheese
北海道(ほっかいどう)産(さん)カマンベール: Hokkaido camembert
カマンベールを焼(や)く: to bake camembert
カマンベールフライ: fried camembert

Related words

ブリーチーズ: Brie cheese — similar soft white cheese, often confused
チェダーチーズ: cheddar cheese — a hard cheese
モッツァレラ: mozzarella — a fresh cheese
ナチュラルチーズ: natural cheese — unprocessed cheese (as opposed to プロセスチーズ)

Related Words

Related: チーズ (cheese (general term))

Related: ナチュラルチーズ (natural cheese)

Compare: クリームチーズ (cream cheese)

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Added 2026.5.1 21:43 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02

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