Translation of Japanese word "ビール" to English
ビール
ビール
[biiru]
IPA: /biiru/
Meaning
NounAn alcoholic drink fermented from starch material, commonly barley malt; often with hops or some other substance (like gruit) to impart a bitter flavor.
How to use
ビール (biiru) — 'beer' (loanword from Dutch bier). 生ビール (namabiiru) — draft beer. 缶ビール — canned beer. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
beer
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ビール
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ビール
Romaji Transcription: biiru
Example Sentences
ビールを飲んで楽しくする
Drink beer to have fun
ビールはパーティーに合う
Beer is suitable for parties
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- ビールを飲んで楽しくする— Drink beer to have fun
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Frequency rank: #747 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "ビール" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ビール" means "beer" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "ビール"?▼
The word "ビール" is read as "ビール" (biiru). 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: "ビールを飲んで楽しくする".
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