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 TERMS:

  • 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))
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