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How to Say ‘This drink’ in Japanese

この一杯

kono ichi pai

[Kono eechi pie]

💬 Usage Tip: 一杯 is read (ippai), with the small pause from っ sound. 杯 is the counter for drinks in glasses.

Phrase Breakdown

この

kono

[Kono]

this

Indicates something near the speaker.

Example

このジャケットは新しいです。

This jacket is new.

一

ichi

[eechi]

one

A Japanese character meaning the number one.

Example

一つお願いします。

One, please.

杯

pai

[pie]

cup; glass; counter for drinks

杯 counts cups or glasses of drinks. 一杯 means one cup/glass.

Example

ビールを一杯ください。

One beer, please.

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