Ordering a coffee Part 2: Indicates whether the coffee is for in-store or to be taken out.
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Key Phrases
いらっしゃいませ！
irasshai mase
Welcome!
店内でお召し上がり
tennai de o meshiagari
To eat/drink here
大きい
ookii
Large
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering in a cafe
カフェでの注文方法
kafe de no chuumon houhou
Understanding polite requests
丁寧な依頼の理解
teinei na irai no rikai
Handling currency in Japan
日本での通貨の扱い
nihon de no tsuuka no atsukai
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are at a Japanese coffee shop. You approach the counter and ask for a coffee to go. The server asks about your size preference, and you choose a large size. You proceed to pay for your coffee and wait while it is prepared. The server then hands you your coffee, and you express your gratitude before leaving.
こんにちは！コーヒーを一つお願いします。
konnichiwa koohii o hito tsu o negai shi masu
Hello! I'd like one coffee, please.
いらっしゃいませ！コーヒーは店内でお召し上がりですか？それとも持ち帰りですか？
irasshai mase koohii wa tennai de o meshiagari desu ka sore to mo mochikaeri desu ka
Welcome! Will you be having the coffee here or is it to go?
持ち帰りでお願いします。
mochikaeri de o negai shi masu
To go, please.
かしこまりました。サイズはどうされますか？
kashikomari mashi ta saizu wa dou sa re masu ka
Certainly. What size would you like?
大きいサイズでお願いします。
ookii saizu de o negai shi masu
A large size, please.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
こんにちは。
konnichiwa
Hello.
💬 Use [こんにちは] (konnichiwa) during the day to greet someone politely.
🇯🇵 In Japan, greetings are very important and set the tone for conversations.
See breakdown →コーヒー
koohii
Coffee
💬 [コーヒー] (koohii) sounds like 'coffee' in English, showing Western influence.
🇯🇵 Coffee is very popular in Japan, with cafes found everywhere.
See breakdown →一
ichi
One
つ
tsu
Counter for small objects
💬 Counters in Japanese indicate quantities and frequently accompany numbers.
🇯🇵 Using the correct counter is important in Japanese culture for politeness.
See breakdown →一つ
hito tsu
One
💬 Combine [一] and [つ] to count one small object: [一つ] (hitotsu).
🇯🇵 Counters can show formality and respect in interactions.
See breakdown →お願い
o negai
Request
します
shi masu
Do / please
お願いします
o negai shi masu
I request
💬 Saying [お願いします] (onegai shimasu) is a polite way to make requests.
🇯🇵 Politeness in language reflects respect and is highly valued in Japan.
See breakdown →いらっしゃいませ！
irasshai mase
Welcome!
💬 Store personnel use [いらっしゃいませ] (irasshaimase) to welcome customers warmly.
🇯🇵 This greeting is crucial in Japanese service culture, emphasizing hospitality.
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