English–Japanese
“green tea” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiryokucha
Example
この緑茶はおいしいです。ko no ryoku cha wa o i shi i de su
This green tea is delicious.
How to say “green tea” in Japanese
“Green tea” in Japanese is 緑茶 (ryokucha).
Describes tea whose leaves remain relatively unoxidized, giving the drink its characteristic fresh taste and color.
Example sentences with 緑茶
朝に緑茶を飲みます。asa ni ryoku cha o no mi ma su
I drink green tea in the morning.
急須で緑茶をいれて、家族と一緒に飲みます。kyū su de ryoku cha o i re te ka zoku to is sho ni no mi ma su
I brew green tea in a teapot and drink it with my family.
Tips for using 緑茶
- English speakers often use green tea as a broad category, while names such as matcha and sencha identify particular forms or styles within it.