パイ
Meanings
1
pie; tart
General term for Western-style pies and tarts, both sweet and savory.
I baked an apple pie.
The lemon tart at this shop is refreshing and delicious.
2
palmier
Specifically refers to the palmier pastry, a French puff pastry cookie shaped like a palm leaf or butterfly. Often called パルミエ in Japanese, but パイ is also used.
See also: パルミエ
The palmier (パイ) is appealing for its crispy texture.
Usage patterns
- パイを焼くto bake a pie
My mother often bakes apple pie.
- パイを切るto cut a pie (into slices)
I cut the pie into eight slices and arranged them on a plate.