In today's article, we will see a list of drink vocabulary in Japanese separated by categories. Let's include drinks of all kinds, water, juices, and alcoholic beverages. There are several interesting words for you to add to your Japanese vocabulary, I hope you enjoy.
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Hot drinks in Japanese.
Hot drinks are a comforting choice, especially in cold weather or to relax after a long day. They include a variety of options, from traditional teas like green tea and black tea, to beverages like coffee and hot chocolate.
- お湯 (oyu) - Hot water
- ウォッカ (wokka) - Vodka
- ココア (kokoa) - Hot chocolate, Cocoa
- コーヒー (koohii) - Coffee
- 緑茶 (ryokucha) - Green tea
- 抹茶 (maccha) - Green tea powder / Ceremonial tea
- 焙じ茶 (houjicha) - Green Tea Roasted
- 熱いお湯 (atsui oyu) - Água quente
- 冷たい水 (tsumetai mizu) - Cold water
- 温かい水 (atatakai mizu) - Warm water
- 抹茶ラテ (Matcha Latte) - Combination of matcha green tea and milk
- エスプレッソコーヒー (Café Espresso) - Concentrated version of coffee
Alcoholic beverages in Japanese
Alcoholic beverages have a long cultural history and are appreciated worldwide. They range from spirits such as whiskey and tequila to wines and beers of different varieties. Each type of alcoholic beverage has unique characteristics that appeal to a variety of palates.
- お酒 (osake) - Sake or alcoholic beverages
- ウイスキー (uisukii) - Whiskey
- アルコール (arukooru) - Alcoholic beverages in general (English)
- ビール (biiru) - Cerveja
- 日本酒 (nihonshu) - Japanese rice wine / Sake
- 梅酒 (umeshu) - Plum wine
- シェリー (sherii) - Sherry
- シャンパン (shanpan) - Champagne
- Martini (マティーニ) - Martini
- ジン (jin) - Gin
- テキーラ (tekiira) - Tequila
- ブランデー (burandee) - Brandy
- ラム (ramu) - Rum
- 焼酎 (shouchuu) - Distilled drink / Liqueur
- スパークリングワイン (Vinho Espumante) - A wine known for its bubbles and associated with celebrations
- アーモンドリキュール (Licor de Amêndoa) - A liqueur used in cocktails and desserts
- コーヒーリキュール (Licor de Café) - Cordial used in cocktails and desserts
Non-alcoholic beverages in Japanese
Non-alcoholic beverages are a refreshing and often healthy alternative. They include a wide range of options, such as natural juices, sodas, milks, and teas. These drinks are ideal for moments of relaxation and to accompany meals.
- オレンジジュース (orenji juusu) - Orange juice
- ジュース (juusu) - Suco
- 果汁 (kashuu) - Fruit juice
- 汁 (shiru) - Juice
- ミルク (miruku) - Milk
- 牛乳 (gyuunyuu) - Milk
- ミルク (miruku) - Milk
- 豆乳 (tounyuu) - Soy milk
- オレンジジュース (orenji juusu) - Orange juice
- ジュース (juusu) - Suco
- 果汁 (kashuu) - Fruit juice
- 汁 (shiru) - Juice
- ミルク (miruku) - Milk
- ラム (ramu) - Milk
- ワイン (wain) - Vinho
- 生ビール (nama biiru) - Chope
- 生温い水 (nama nurui mizu) - Warm water
- 白ワイン (shirowain) - White wine
- Koucha (紅茶) - Black tea
- 烏龍茶 (uuroncha) - Oolong Tea
- 麦茶 (mugicha) - Barley tea
- 清涼飲料 (seiryou inryou) - Cold drinks / Sodas
- 炭酸飲料 (tansan inryou) - Soft drinks / Tonic
- 生ビール (nama biiru) - Chope
- 赤ワイン (akawain) - Red wine
- 飲み物 (nomimono) - Drink
- ココナッツウォーター (Água de Coco) - Naturally sweet and rich in electrolytes drink
- コンブチャ (Kombucha) - Fermented drink appreciated for its supposed probiotic and digestive properties.
Functional Drinks in Japanese.
Functional beverages are formulated to provide specific health benefits, often beyond simple hydration. They may contain ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, probiotics, medicinal herbs, and other bioactive compounds. These beverages aim to improve various aspects of well-being, such as energy, immunity, brain function, skin health, sleep, digestion, and stress management.
- エナジードリンク (Enajii Dorinku) - Energy Drink
- ビタミンウォーター (Bitamin Uootaa) - Water with Vitamins
- ハーブティー (Haabu Tii) - Chá de Ervas
- プロテインシェイク (Purotein Sheiku) - Protein Shake
- サプリメントドリンク (Sapurimento Dorinku) - Supplement Beverage
- スムージー (Sumuujii) - Smoothie
- 発酵ドリンク (Hakkou Dorinku) - Fermented Beverage
- プロバイオティクスドリンク (Purobaiotikusu Dorinku) - Probiotic Beverage
- アントシアニンドリンク (Antoshianin Dorinku) - Beverage with Anthocyanins
- アンチエイジングドリンク (Anchi Ejingu Dorinku) - Anti-Aging Beverage
- アンチストレスドリンク (Anchi Sutoresu Dorinku) - Anti-Stress Beverage
- 免疫力向上ドリンク (Men'eki-ryoku Koujou Dorinku) - Drink to Improve Immunity
- 脳機能改善ドリンク (Nou Kinou Kaizen Dorinku) - Drink to Enhance Brain Function
- 肌質改善ドリンク (Hada Shitsu Kaizen Dorinku) - Drink to Improve Skin Quality
- デトックスドリンク (Detokkusu Dorinku) - Detox Drink
- ダイエットドリンク (Daietto Dorinku) - Diet Beverage
- 睡眠改善ドリンク (Suimin Kaizen Dorinku) - Drink to Improve Sleep
- リラクゼーションドリンク (Rirakuzeshon Dorinku) - Relaxing Beverage
- ストレス解消ドリンク (Sutoresu Kaishou Dorinku) - Beverage to Relieve Stress
- フィットネスドリンク (Fittonesu Dorinku) - Fitness Drink
