Japanese dictionary
How to say "tea" in Japanese
お茶おちゃ · ocha
"Tea" in Japanese is お茶 (ocha), which usually means green tea. Black tea is 紅茶 (kōcha), literally "red tea."
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Ways to say "tea" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| お茶おちゃ · ocha | Tea (usually green tea). |
| 緑茶りょくちゃ · ryokucha | Green tea. |
| 紅茶こうちゃ · kōcha | Black tea. |
| 抹茶まっちゃ · matcha | Matcha (powdered green tea). |
How to use it
Bottled green tea from vending machines is unsweetened.
The tea ceremony is 茶道 (sadō).
Example sentences
- お茶をどうぞ。Ocha o dōzo.Please have some tea.
- 紅茶とコーヒー、どちらがいいですか。Kōcha to kōhī, dochira ga ii desu ka.Would you like black tea or coffee?
- 京都で抹茶を飲みました。Kyōto de matcha o nomimashita.I had matcha in Kyoto.
- 温かいお茶をください。Atatakai ocha o kudasai.Hot tea, please.
- 会議の前にお茶をいれました。Kaigi no mae ni ocha o iremashita.I made tea before the meeting.
- 緑茶は体にいいと言われています。Ryokucha wa karada ni ii to iwarete imasu.Green tea is said to be good for your health.
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Questions
Does お茶 mean green tea?
Usually yes. In Japan, お茶 means green tea unless you say otherwise. Black tea is 紅茶 (kōcha).
How do you say "make tea" in Japanese?
Say お茶をいれる (ocha o ireru).
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