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How to say "drink" in Japanese

のむ · nomu

To "drink" in Japanese is 飲む (nomu). A drink is 飲み物 (nomimono). "Go for a drink" is often 飲みに行く (nomi ni iku).

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Ways to say "drink" in Japanese

JapaneseWhen to use it
のむ · nomuTo drink.
のみもの · nomimonoA drink; beverage.
おさけをのむ · osake o nomuTo drink alcohol.
いっぱい · ippaiA drink (as in go for a drink).

How to use it

飲む is also used for taking medicine: 薬を飲む.

お酒 (osake) means alcohol in general, not only Japanese sake.

Example sentences

Kanji in this word

Questions

How do you say you don't drink alcohol in Japanese?

Say お酒は飲めません (osake wa nomemasen), "I can't drink alcohol." It is a polite, common way to decline.

Does お酒 mean sake?

お酒 (osake) means alcohol in general. Japanese sake is often called 日本酒 (nihonshu).

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