noun
omelette; omelet
A Western-style egg dish, typically folded or rolled with fillings. In Japanese cuisine, it often refers to a plain or filled omelette, distinct from the sweet rolled tamagoyaki.
朝食にチーズオムレツを作った。
I made a cheese omelette for breakfast.
卵焼き (tamagoyaki) is a Japanese rolled omelette, usually sweet and served in slices, while オムレツ is a Western-style omelette, often with savory fillings.
Loanword from French 'omelette', borrowed into Japanese via English or directly.