How to Say ‘One drink’ in Japanese
一杯
itsu pai
[ee-chee pie]
💬 Usage Tip: [一杯] can count drinks, so it means "one cup/glass" depending on context, not just "one" by itself. You'll hear it in bar language all the time: [ビール一杯] "one beer," [もう一杯] "one more drink."
Phrase Breakdown
一
itsu
[ee-chee]
one
The number one; in this phrase it combines with 杯 to count one drink or cup.
一杯だけ飲みます。
I'll just have one drink.
杯
pai
[pie]
counter for cups or drinks
A counter used for drinks, cups, and glasses; 一杯 means 'one drink.'
ビールを一杯ください。
One beer, please.
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