What is pudding in Japanese?

There isn't a single, perfect translation for "pudding" in Japanese. It depends on the type of pudding you're referring to. Here are some options:

General pudding:

* プリン (purin): This is the most common and general term for pudding in Japanese. It usually refers to the creamy, custard-like pudding that's popular in Japan.

* プディング (pudding): This is the direct transliteration of "pudding" and is sometimes used, especially for more specific types of pudding like chocolate pudding.

Specific types of pudding:

* カスタードプリン (kasutādo purin): Custard pudding

* チョコレートプリン (chokoreeto purin): Chocolate pudding

* 抹茶プリン (matcha purin): Green tea pudding

* 豆腐プリン (tōfu purin): Tofu pudding

Other possibilities:

* ゼリー (zerii): Jelly, which can sometimes be a type of pudding, especially if it's gelatin-based.

* ムース (mūsu): Mousse, another dessert that shares similarities with pudding.

It's best to choose the most appropriate term depending on the context and the specific type of pudding you're talking about.