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
- Matcha (maccha) - Green tea powder / Ceremonial tea
- Roasted Tea (houjicha) - Green Tea Roasted
- Hot water - Água quente
- Cold water (tsumetai mizu) - Cold water
- Warm water (atatakai mizu) - Warm water
- Matcha Latte - Combination of matcha green tea and milk
- Espresso Coffee (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
- Whiskey (uisukii) - Whiskey
- Alcohol - Alcoholic beverages in general (English)
- Beer - Cerveja
- 日本酒 (nihonshu) - Japanese rice wine / Sake
- 梅酒 (umeshu) - Plum wine
- Sherry - 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
- Brandy (burandee) - Brandy
- ラム (ramu) - Rum
- Shouchuu - Distilled drink / Liqueur
- Sparkling Wine (Vinho Espumante) - A wine known for its bubbles and associated with celebrations
- Almond Liqueur (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.
- Orange Juice - Orange juice
- Juice - Suco
- Juice (kashuu) - Fruit juice
- 汁 (shiru) - Juice
- ミルク (miruku) - Milk
- Milk (gyuunyuu) - Milk
- ミルク (miruku) - Milk
- Soy milk (tounyuu) - Soy milk
- Orange Juice - Orange juice
- Juice - Suco
- Juice (kashuu) - Fruit juice
- 汁 (shiru) - Juice
- ミルク (miruku) - Milk
- ラム (ramu) - Milk
- Wine - Vinho
- Draft beer (nama biiru) - Chope
- Warm water (nama nurui mizu) - Warm water
- 白ワイン (shirowain) - White wine
- Koucha (紅茶) - Black tea
- 烏龍茶 (uuroncha) - Oolong Tea
- Barley tea (mugicha) - Barley tea
- Soft drinks (seiryou inryou) - Cold drinks / Sodas
- Carbonated drinks (tansan inryou) - Soft drinks / Tonic
- Draft beer (nama biiru) - Chope
- 赤ワイン (akawain) - Red wine
- Drink (nomimono) - Drink
- Coconut Water (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.
- Energy Drink (Enajii Dorinku) - Energy Drink
- Vitamin Water - Water with Vitamins
- Herbal Tea - Chá de Ervas
- Protein Shake - Protein Shake
- Supplement Drink (Sapurimento Dorinku) - Supplement Beverage
- スムージー (Sumuujii) - Smoothie
- Fermented Drink (Hakkou Dorinku) - Fermented Beverage
- Probiotic Drink - Probiotic Beverage
- Anthocyanin Drink (Antoshianin Dorinku) - Beverage with Anthocyanins
- Anti-Aging Drink - Anti-Aging Beverage
- Anti-Stress Drink - Anti-Stress Beverage
- Immune Boosting Drink (Men'eki-ryoku Koujou Dorinku) - Drink to Improve Immunity
- Brain Function Improvement Drink - Drink to Enhance Brain Function
- 肌質改善ドリンク (Hada Shitsu Kaizen Dorinku) - Drink to Improve Skin Quality
- Detox Drink - Detox Drink
- Diet Drink - Diet Beverage
- Sleep Improvement Drink (Suimin Kaizen Dorinku) - Drink to Improve Sleep
- Relaxation Drink - Relaxing Beverage
- Stress Relief Drink - Beverage to Relieve Stress
- Fitness Drink - Fitness Drink
