This is the 5295th most frequent Japanese word.
cake
The Japanese word "ケーキ" (cake) refers to a sweet baked dessert typically made with flour, sugar, eggs, and often decorated or layered with frosting.
In this sentence, 'ケーキ' is a direct object of the verb '食べました', referring to the specific cake that was eaten.
私は昨日、美味しいケーキを食べました。
I ate a delicious cake yesterday.
Here, 'ケーキ' represents a general type of food commonly associated with celebrations, specifically birthdays.
ほとんどの日本人は誕生日にケーキを食べる習慣があります。
Most Japanese people have a custom of eating cake on their birthdays.
In this context, 'ケーキ' is used to refer to a specific cake meant for a party, requiring customization or selection.