Japanese word

飲料

Pronunciation

Romajiinryō

Meaning

  • noundrink

Example

この店では、さまざまな飲料を扱っています。ko no mise de wa sa ma za ma na in ryō o atsuka tte i ma su

This store sells various drinks.

Illustration for 飲料 (drink)

More examples

自動販売機で飲料を買う人が増えています。ji dō han bai ki de in ryō o ka u hito ga fu e te i ma su

More people are buying drinks from vending machines.

Core concept

Covers liquids consumed by drinking, with the focus on the beverage itself.

Common phrases

  • 飲料を提供するin ryō o tei kyō su ru

    serve drinks

  • 飲料を注文するin ryō o chū mon su ru

    order drinks

  • 飲料業界in ryō gyō kai

    beverage industry

Similar words

飲み物nomimono: An everyday term for a liquid consumed as a beverage, whether hot or cold.
ドリンクdorinku: A beverage presented as a named or prepared serving, especially in shops, restaurants, or menus.

Definition in Japanese

口から取り入れて飲む液体の総称。kuchi ka ra to ri i re te no mu eki tai no sō shō

Word origin

飲 (in, "drink") combines with 料 (ryō, "material" or "ingredient") to form a Sino-Japanese term for a drinkable liquid.

Usage tips

  • The English noun drink can also refer to an alcoholic beverage, but 飲料 (inryō) broadly names liquids for drinking without specifying alcohol.

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