How to Say ‘To make tea’ in Japanese
お茶を淹れる
o cha o ireru
[o cha oh ee-REH-roo]
💬 Usage Tip: 淹れる (ireru) is the special verb for brewing tea or coffee. It's said the same way as the everyday 入れる "put in".
Phrase Breakdown
お
o
[o]
polite prefix
A prefix added to words to show respect.
お邪魔します、おじゃまします。
Excuse me for disturbing.
茶
cha
[cha]
Tea
A popular beverage in Japan, often served in social gatherings.
地元の有名なお茶です。
This is famous tea from my hometown.
を
o
[oh]
object marker
The particle を marks the direct object of a verb.
チケットを二枚ください。
Two tickets, please.
淹れる
ireru
[ee-REH-roo]
to brew (tea, coffee)
Verb for making tea or coffee by steeping or pouring.
コーヒーを淹れましょうか。
Shall I make coffee?
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