Translation of Japanese word "コーヒー" to English
コーヒー
コーヒー
[koohii]
IPA: /koohii/
Meaning
NounA beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.
How to use
コーヒー (koohii) — 'coffee' (loanword). ブラックコーヒー — black coffee. コーヒーショップ — coffee shop. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
coffee
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: コーヒー
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): コーヒー
Romaji Transcription: koohii
Example Sentences
コーヒーを飲んで集中する
Drink coffee to concentrate
コーヒーは朝食に合う
Coffee is suitable for breakfast
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Common phrases
- とてもコーヒー (totemo koohii)— very coffee
This concept in other languages
Frequency rank: #745 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "コーヒー" mean?▼
The Japanese word "コーヒー" means "coffee" in English.
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The word "コーヒー" is read as "コーヒー" (koohii). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "コーヒーを飲んで集中する".
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