How do you say "But today I'll have a latte." in Japanese?

"But today I'll have a latte." in Japanese is "今日はラテにします。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘But today I'll have a latte.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "今日はラテにします。" mean in English?

"今日はラテにします。" means "But today I'll have a latte." in English. Usage tip: [今日は] sets up "today" as the contrast, like "as for today." That often implies a different usual choice without saying it directly.

今日はラテにします。

kyou wa rate ni shi masu

[kyou wa rate ni shi masu]

💬 Usage Tip: [今日は] sets up "today" as the contrast, like "as for today." That often implies a different usual choice without saying it directly.

Phrase Breakdown

今日は

kyou wa

today

Sets the time frame for the decision.

Example

今日は休みます。

I'm taking the day off today.

Words in this phrase

今日

kyou

[kyou]

today

Used when making a choice for today, suggesting it may differ from usual.

Example

今日はラテにします。

I'll have a latte today.

は

[wa]

topic marker

Marks today as the topic of the sentence.

Example

今日はモカが飲みたいです。

Today I want to drink a mocha.

ラテにします。

rate ni shi masu

I'll have a latte / I'll choose a latte

にします is used to state a decision or choice.

Example

私はコーヒーにします。

I'll have coffee.

Words in this phrase

ラテ

rate

[rate]

latte

A milk-based espresso drink chosen by the speaker.

Example

今日はラテにします。

I'll have a latte today.

に

[ni]

to; for; as

Shows what the speaker is choosing.

Example

アメリカーノにします。

I'll have an Americano.

し

shi

[shi]

do; make; decide on

Part of the verb meaning to choose or decide on something.

Example

それにします。

I'll take that.

ます

masu

[masu]

polite ending

The polite ending used in customer service conversations.

Example

ホットにします。

I'll have it hot.

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