Translation of Japanese word "お茶" to English
お茶
おちゃ
[ocha]
IPA: /otɕa/
Meaning
NounThe tea plant (Camellia sinensis); a variety of this plant.
How to use
お茶 (ocha) — 'tea'. 緑茶 (ryokucha) — green tea. お茶を飲む — drink tea. お茶する (ocha suru) — to go for tea (casual meeting).
🇬🇧 English
tea
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: お茶
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おちゃ
Romaji Transcription: ocha
Example Sentences
お茶を飲みます。
おちゃをのみます。
I drink tea.
お茶は健康に良い。
おちゃはけんこうによい。
Tea is good for health.
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Common phrases
- 緑茶— green tea
- お茶する— to go for tea / coffee (meet)
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Frequency rank: #150 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "お茶" mean?▼
The Japanese word "お茶" means "tea" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "お茶"?▼
The word "お茶" is read as "おちゃ" (ocha). 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: "Used as a beverage.".
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