南なん蛮ばん菓が子し

noun

Japanese-style confections of Portuguese/Spanish origin

Refers to sweets introduced from Portugal and Spain during the Muromachi period and later adapted in Japan. Typical examples include カステラ, ボーロ, and コンペイトー. Often used in historical or cultural contexts.

See also: カステラ · ボーロ · コンペイトー

• 南なん蛮ばん菓が子しの代だい表ひょう格かくはカステラだ。

  Castella is the quintessential example of Nanban confectionery.