Japanese word

ストロー

Pronunciation

Romajisutorō

Meaning

  • nounstraw

Example

ジュースをストローで飲みます。jū su o su to rō de no mi ma su

I drink juice with a straw.

Illustration for ストロー (straw)

More examples

この店では飲み物にストローを付けてくれます。ko no mise de wa no mi mono ni su to rō o tsu ke te ku re ma su

This shop provides a straw with drinks.

Core concept

It refers to a simple tube that lets someone drink liquid while the container remains below the mouth.

Common phrases

  • ストローで飲むsu to rō de no mu

    drink through a straw

  • ストローを使うsu to rō o tsuka u

    use a straw

Definition in Japanese

飲み物を容器から口へ吸い上げて飲むための細い管。no mi mono o yō ki ka ra kuchi e su i a ge te no mu ta me no hoso i kuda

Word origin

The Japanese word ストロー (sutorō) is borrowed from English straw, which originally referred to a dried stalk and later also referred to a drinking tube.

Usage tips

  • A wide straw is commonly used for bubble tea because its opening allows tapioca pearls to pass through with the drink.

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