Drinks in Japanese – Vocabulary list

In today’s article, we will see a list of beverage vocabulary in Japanese separated by categories. We will include all kinds of drinks, water, juices, and alcoholic beverages. There are various interesting words for you to add to your Japanese vocabulary, I hope you like it.

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• Beverages from Japan derived from rice
• Sake – Curiosities about the Japanese drink

Hot Beverages in Japanese

Hot beverages are a comforting choice, especially in cold climates or to relax after a long day. They include a variety of options, from traditional teas like green tea and black tea to drinks like coffee and hot chocolate.

• お湯 (oyu) – Hot water
• ウォッカ (wokka) – Vodka
• ココア (kokoa) – Hot chocolate, Cocoa
• コーヒー (koohii) – Coffee
• 緑茶 (ryokucha) – Green tea
• 抹茶 (maccha) – Matcha powder / Ceremonial tea
• 焙じ茶 (houjicha) – Roasted green tea
• 熱いお湯 (atsui oyu) – Hot water
• 冷たい水 (tsumetai mizu) – Cold water
• 温かい水 (atatakai mizu) – Warm water
• 抹茶ラテ (Matcha Latte) – Combination of matcha green tea and milk
• エスプレッソコーヒー (Café Espresso) – Concentrated version of coffee

Alcoholic Beverages in Japanese

Alcoholic beverages have a long cultural history and are enjoyed worldwide. They encompass everything from spirits like whiskey and tequila to wines and beers of various types. Each type of alcoholic beverage has unique characteristics that appeal to different palates.

• お酒 (osake) – Sake or alcoholic beverages
• ウイスキー (uisukii) – Whiskey
• アルコール (arukooru) – Alcoholic beverages in general (English)
• ビール (biiru) – Beer
• 日本酒 (nihonshu) – Japanese rice wine / Sake
• 梅酒 (umeshu) – Plum wine
• シェリー (sherii) – Sherry
• シャンパン (shanpan) – Champagne
• マティーニ (martini) – Martini
• ジン (jin) – Gin
• テキーラ (tekiira) – Tequila
• ブランデー (burandee) – Brandy
• ラム (ramu) – Rum
• 焼酎 (shouchuu) – Distilled beverage / Liquor
• スパークリングワイン (Vinho Espumante) – Wine known for its bubbles and associated with celebrations
• アーモンドリキュール (Licor de Amêndoa) – Liqueur used in cocktails and desserts
• コーヒーリキュール (Licor de Café) – Liqueur used in cocktails and desserts

Non-Alcoholic Beverages in Japanese

Non-alcoholic beverages are a refreshing and often healthy alternative. They include a wide range of options, such as natural juices, soft drinks, milk, and teas. These beverages are ideal for relaxing moments and for accompanying meals.

• オレンジジュース (orenji juusu) – Orange juice
• ジュース (juusu) – Juice
• 果汁 (kashuu) – Fruit juice
• 汁 (shiru) – Juice
• ミルク (miruku) – Milk
• 牛乳 (gyuunyuu) – Milk
• ミルク (miruku) – Milk
• 豆乳 (tounyuu) – Soy milk
• オレンジジュース (orenji juusu) – Orange juice
• ジュース (juusu) – Juice
• 果汁 (kashuu) – Fruit juice
• 汁 (shiru) – Juice
• ミルク (miruku) – Milk
• ラム (ramu) – Milk
• ワイン (wain) – Wine
• 生ビール (nama biiru) – Draught beer
• 生温い水 (nama nurui mizu) – Warm water
• 白ワイン (shirowain) – White wine
• 紅茶 (koucha) – Black tea
• 烏龍茶 (uuroncha) – Oolong tea
• 麦茶 (mugicha) – Barley tea
• 清涼飲料 (seiryou inryou) – Cold drinks / Soft drinks
• 炭酸飲料 (tansan inryou) – Carbonated drinks / Tonic
• 生ビール (nama biiru) – Draught beer
• 赤ワイン (akawain) – Red wine
• 飲み物 (nomimono) – Beverage
• ココナッツウォーター (Água de Coco) – Naturally sweet drink rich in electrolytes
• コンブチャ (Kombucha) – Fermented drink appreciated for its supposed probiotic and digestive properties.

Functional Beverages in Japanese

Functional beverages are formulated to provide specific health benefits, often beyond simple hydration. They may contain ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, probiotics, medicinal herbs, and other bioactive compounds. These beverages aim to improve various aspects of well-being, such as energy, immunity, brain function, skin health, sleep, digestion, and stress management.

• エナジードリンク (Enajii Dorinku) – Energy drink
• ビタミンウォーター (Bitamin Uootaa) – Vitamin water
• ハーブティー (Haabu Tii) – Herbal tea
• プロテインシェイク (Purotein Sheiku) – Protein shake
• サプリメントドリンク (Sapurimento Dorinku) – Supplement drink
• スムージー (Sumuujii) – Smoothie
• 発酵ドリンク (Hakkou Dorinku) – Fermented drink
• プロバイオティクスドリンク (Purobaiotikusu Dorinku) – Probiotic drink
• アントシアニンドリンク (Antoshianin Dorinku) – Drink with anthocyanins
• アンチエイジングドリンク (Anchi Ejingu Dorinku) – Anti-aging drink
• アンチストレスドリンク (Anchi Sutoresu Dorinku) – Anti-stress drink
• 免疫力向上ドリンク (Men’eki-ryoku Koujou Dorinku) – Drink to improve immunity
• 脳機能改善ドリンク (Nou Kinou Kaizen Dorinku) – Drink to improve brain function
• 肌質改善ドリンク (Hada Shitsu Kaizen Dorinku) – Drink to improve skin quality
• デトックスドリンク (Detokkusu Dorinku) – Detox drink
• ダイエットドリンク (Daietto Dorinku) – Diet drink
• 睡眠改善ドリンク (Suimin Kaizen Dorinku) – Drink to improve sleep
• リラクゼーションドリンク (Rirakuzeshon Dorinku) – Relaxing drink
• ストレス解消ドリンク (Sutoresu Kaishou Dorinku) – Drink to relieve stress
• フィットネスドリンク (Fittonesu Dorinku) – Fitness drink