Translation guide
The spice cinnamon, used in cooking and baking. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as シナモン, a loanword from English. The traditional Japanese term 肉桂 (にっけい) exists but is less common in everyday use.
Referring to cinnamon as a spice, ingredient, or flavor.
The most common and widely understood term for cinnamon in modern Japanese, used in cooking, baking, and on menus.
These cookies have cinnamon in them.
I like the smell of cinnamon.
The traditional Japanese word for cinnamon. It is understood but less common in everyday speech; more likely to appear in traditional contexts or written language.
Cinnamon is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Specifically refers to ground cinnamon powder. Used when distinguishing from cinnamon sticks or other forms.
Please sprinkle cinnamon powder on top.
Referring to a whole cinnamon stick, often used for infusing flavor.
The standard term for a cinnamon stick, used in recipes and when buying the spice.
Please put a cinnamon stick in the tea.
Referring to the tree or plant itself.
Literally 'cinnamon tree'. Used in botanical or agricultural contexts.
Cinnamon trees are widely cultivated in Sri Lanka.