How to say “coffee” in Japanese | コーヒー、珈琲 (kōhī)

03.11.2023

The Japanese vocabulary「コーヒー、珈琲 (kōhī)」means “coffee.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.

Japanese Vocabulary and the Meaning

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Key Wordコーヒー、珈琲
Hiragana
Romaji Readingkōhī
English Meaningcoffee

The Correct Japanese Pronunciations

Please learn the pronunciation by watching the attached video. You can also learn example sentences.

The Example Japanese Sentences

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Japanese Sentenceホットコーヒーを一ひとつ。
Romaji ReadingHottokōhī o hitotsu.
English MeaningCan I have a cup of hot coffee? (Non-Honorific, Spoken Language)

This phrase is in a non-honorific language. Therefore, this phrase becomes rude depending on the situation.If you are not familiar with the Japanese hierarchical relationship, please don’t use this phrase. If you are not familiar with the Japanese hierarchical relationship, please don’t use this phrase.

Japanese Sentenceホットコーヒーを一ひとつ下ください。
Romaji ReadingHottokōhī o hitotsu kudasai.
English MeaningCould I have a cup of hot coffee, please? (Polite Form)

This phrase is in polite form, so please use this phrase when you order coffee.

Japanese Sentenceコーヒーには必かならずミルクを入いれる。
Romaji ReadingKōhī ni wa kanarazu miruku o ireru.
English MeaningI always add creamer in my coffee. (Plain Form)
Japanese Sentenceコーヒーには必ずミルクを入れます。
Romaji ReadingKōhī ni wa kanarazu miruku o iremasu.
English MeaningI always add creamer in my coffee. (Polite Form)
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