How to say "coffee" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounThe common, everyday word for coffee, covering the drink regardless of whether it is served hot or iced. Use it when ordering coffee or talking about coffee in general.
- nounHot coffee, as opposed to iced. Use it when the temperature matters, such as ordering where both hot and iced coffee are offered; otherwise the general word for coffee is the usual choice.
Use 「コーヒー」 for coffee in general; choose 「ホットコーヒー」 only when you need to specify that the coffee is hot rather than iced, such as when ordering.
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