10 essential Japanese phrases for ordering at a coffee shop
Mastering these Japanese phrases will make ordering your favorite brew a breeze. Get ready to explore your local coffee scene!
Navigating a coffee shop in Japan can be a delightful experience, even with a language barrier. Knowing a few key phrases will help you confidently order your drinks and snacks. This guide focuses on practical expressions you'll encounter, from requesting a menu to paying the bill. Impress the baristas and enjoy your coffee break in Japan!
What this lesson covers
Core Japanese words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
Start with these key words
Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
Flashcards
Practice quiz
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- すみませんsoo-mee-mah-senExcuse me / Pardon me
- メニューをくださいmeh-nyoo oh kah-dah-sah-eePlease give me the menu
- コーヒーを一つお願いしますkoh-hee oh hee-tots oo oh-neh-guy-shee-masOne coffee, please
- アイスコーヒーeye-soo koh-heeIced coffee
- ホットhotHot
- サイズはＭでsah-ee-zoo wah em-u dehSize M, please
- これで全部ですkoh-reh deh zen-boo dessThat's all for me
- お会計お願いしますoh-kai-keh oh-neh-guy-shee-masCheck, please / Bill, please
- ありがとうah-ree-gah-tohThank you
- 美味しかったですoh-ee-shee-kah-tah dessIt was delicious
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