Japanese word

ドリンク

Pronunciation

Romajidorinku

Meaning

  • noundrink

Example

食事と一緒にドリンクを注文します。shoku ji to is sho ni do ri n ku o chū mon shi ma su

I order a drink with my meal.

Illustration for ドリンク (drink)

More examples

店員さんにおすすめのドリンクを聞きました。ten in sa n ni o su su me no do ri n ku o ki ki ma shi ta

I asked the server which drink they recommended.

Core concept

Refers to a liquid prepared or chosen to be consumed by drinking, often as part of a meal.

Common phrases

  • ドリンクを注文するdo ri n ku o chū mon su ru

    order a drink

  • ドリンクを選ぶdo ri n ku o era bu

    choose a drink

  • ドリンクをおすすめするdo ri n ku o o su su me su ru

    recommend a drink

Similar words

飲み物nomimono: A broad, neutral term for a beverage used in daily speech.
飲料inryō: A beverage described in formal or commercial terms as a product or category.

Definition in Japanese

水や茶、酒など、口に入れて飲むもの。mizu ya cha sake na do kuchi ni i re te no mu mo no

Word origin

The Japanese loanword ドリンク (dorinku) comes from English drink, which traces back to Old English drincan, meaning "to drink."

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, ドリンクバー (dorinku bā) usually means a self-service beverage station in a restaurant, rather than a bar focused on alcoholic drinks.

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