Lexical entry

カステラ

kasutera

A type of sponge cake, usually baked in a loaf.

Food & DrinkPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

A castella is a sweet sponge cake known in Japanese cuisine, typically baked in a loaf shape. The entry reflects the Portuguese source form behind the loanword.

sweet sponge cake
loaf-style baked confection

Examples

Example Sentences

長崎のお土産にカステラをいただいた。

ながさきのおみやげにカステラをいただいた。

I received some castella as a souvenir from Nagasaki.

generated example

このカステラはしっとりとした食感が特徴です。

このカステラはしっとりとしたしょっかんがとくちょうです。

This castella is characterized by its moist texture.

generated example

カステーラはポルトガルから日本に伝わった菓子だ。

カステーラはポルトガルからにほんにつたわったかしだ。

Castella is a sweet that was introduced to Japan from Portugal.

generated example

カルメラ

A sweet candy with an airy, honeycomb-like texture.

スポンジケーキ

A light, airy cake made with a sponge-like batter.

オムレット

A pancake-like sponge cake folded like an omelette, often filled with cream or fruit.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
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