Japanese dictionary
How to say "ice" in Japanese
氷こおり · kōri
"Ice" in Japanese is 氷 (kōri). Careful: アイス (aisu) usually means ice cream, or iced as in アイスコーヒー.
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Ways to say "ice" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 氷こおり · kōri | Ice. |
| アイスあいす · aisu | Ice cream; iced (drinks). |
| 氷なしこおりなし · kōri nashi | No ice. |
How to use it
"No ice, please" is 氷なしでお願いします (kōri nashi de onegai shimasu).
Less ice is 氷少なめ (kōri sukuname).
Example sentences
- 氷なしでお願いします。Kōri nashi de onegai shimasu.No ice, please.
- 氷を少なめにしてください。Kōri o sukuname ni shite kudasai.Light ice, please.
- 冷凍庫に氷があります。Reitōko ni kōri ga arimasu.There's ice in the freezer.
- アイスコーヒーをください。Aisu kōhī o kudasai.An iced coffee, please.
- 冬は道に氷が張ります。Fuyu wa michi ni kōri ga harimasu.In winter, ice forms on the roads.
- 食後にアイスを食べました。Shokugo ni aisu o tabemashita.I had ice cream after the meal.
Questions
Does アイス mean ice in Japanese?
Usually no. アイス (aisu) means ice cream, or iced as in アイスティー. Ice itself is 氷 (kōri).
How do you order a drink without ice in Japanese?
Say 氷なしでお願いします (kōri nashi de onegai shimasu).
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