How to Say ‘A highball’ in Japanese
ハイボール
hai booru
[high boh-roo]
🇯🇵 In Japan: [ハイボール] is extremely common in Japan and usually means whisky with soda, often served in a tall glass. Ordering one sounds very ordinary and low-maintenance at an izakaya or bar.
Phrase Breakdown
ハイ
hai
[high]
high
The first part of the drink name ハイボール.
私はハイボールが好きです。
I like highballs.
ボール
booru
[boh-roo]
ball
The second part of ハイボール; together the word means 'highball.'
ハイボールを一杯ください。
One highball, please.
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