Translation guide
The English word 'cheese' refers to a dairy product made from milk. In Japanese, the loanword チーズ is the most common and natural way to refer to cheese in almost all contexts.
チーズ
cheese
Referring to cheese as a food item, ingredient, or dish.
The standard loanword for cheese. Used in all everyday contexts, from ordering food to cooking.
ピザにチーズをたっぷりのせてください。
Please put lots of cheese on the pizza.
このチーズはフランス産です。
This cheese is from France.
A formal, technical term for cheese, rarely used in daily conversation. May appear in scientific or industrial contexts.
乾酪は乳製品の一種です。
Cheese is a type of dairy product.
The word used when posing for a photograph to make a smiling expression.
In Japan, people also say 'cheese' (チーズ) when taking photos, just like in English. It's universally understood.
はい、チーズ！
Say cheese!