Ordering a coffee: Choice of bean which can vary by origin, roast type, or blend.
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Key Phrases
何を注文されますか？
nani o chuumon sa re masu ka
What would you like to order?
コーヒーが欲しいです
koohii ga hoshii desu
I would like some coffee
どちらが人気がありますか？
dochira ga ninki ga ari masu ka
Which one is more popular?
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering in a café
カフェでの注文
kafe de no chuumon
Asking for recommendations
おすすめの聞き方
o susume no kiki kata
Discussing coffee roasting styles
コーヒーの焙煎についての話
koohii no baisen ni tsui te no hanashi
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you're at a café in Japan. A friendly employee greets you and asks for your order. You express your desire for coffee but are curious about the types available. The employee explains the options based on the origin of the beans and suggests the Ethiopian coffee for its fruity aroma. You decide to try it and inquire about the roasting methods, finally choosing a medium roast.
こんにちは、何を注文されますか？
konnichiwa nani o chuumon sa re masu ka
Hello, what would you like to order?
こんにちは。コーヒーが欲しいですが、どんな種類がありますか？
konnichiwa koohii ga hoshii desu ga donna shurui ga ari masu ka
Hello. I would like some coffee, but what kinds do you have?
豆の原産地によっていろいろ選べますが、ブラジル産とエチオピア産があります。
mame no gensan chi ni yotsu te iroiro erabe masu ga burajiru san to echiopia san ga ari masu
You can choose based on the origin of the beans. We have Brazilian and Ethiopian.
どちらが人気がありますか？
dochira ga ninki ga ari masu ka
Which one is more popular?
エチオピア産はフルーティーな香りが特徴です。おすすめですよ。
echiopia san wa furuuteii na kaori ga tokuchou desu o susume desu yo
The Ethiopian is known for its fruity aroma. I recommend it.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
こんにちは。
konnichiwa
Hello.
💬 A common greeting in Japanese for any time of the day.
🇯🇵 A friendly way to greet everyone, from friends to strangers.
See breakdown →何
nani
What
💬 Pronounced as (nan) or (nani) depending on context.
🇯🇵 Used frequently in questions to seek information.
See breakdown →注文
chuumon
Order
💬 Pronounced (chūmon).
🇯🇵 Essential for ordering food or drinks in any Japanese setting.
See breakdown →何を注文されますか？
nani o chuumon sa re masu ka
What would you like to order?
💬 A polite way to ask someone for their choice.
🇯🇵 Often asked by waitstaff to show respect to customers.
See breakdown →コーヒー
koohii
Coffee
💬 Pronounced (kōhī).
🇯🇵 Coffee culture is growing in Japan with many specialty cafes.
See breakdown →欲しい
hoshii
Want
💬 Pronounced (hoshii).
🇯🇵 Expressions of desire are often gentle in tone.
See breakdown →コーヒーが欲しいです
koohii ga hoshii desu
I would like some coffee
💬 Adding [です] (desu) makes it polite.
🇯🇵 Politeness is key in Japanese interactions, including ordering.
See breakdown →どんな
donna
What kind
💬 Pronounced (donna).
🇯🇵 Often used to inquire about specifics and details.
See breakdown →種類
shurui
Types
💬 Pronounced (shurui).
🇯🇵 Useful in various contexts to categorize or differentiate.
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