Ordering a coffee Part 2: Options such as type of milk, depending on dietary preferences or allergies.
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Key Phrases
オプションは何ですか？
opushon wa nani desu ka
What are the options?
大きいサイズで。
ookii saizu de
Large size, please.
少々お待ちください
shoushou o machi kudasai
Please wait.
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering a drink
飲み物を注文する
nomimono o chuumon suru
Requesting specifics (like size or options)
具体的な注文（サイズやオプション）
gutai teki na chuumon
Understanding and using polite language
丁寧な表現を理解し使う
teinei na hyougen o rikai shi tsukau
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you walk into a Japanese café and order a cup of coffee. The barista asks about your milk preference, and you discuss the available options before settling on almond milk. You specify a large size and wait for your drink.
こんにちは、コーヒーを一杯ください。
konnichiwa koohii o ichi pai kudasai
Hello, can I have a cup of coffee, please?
はい、どんなミルクを使いますか？
hai donna miruku o tsukai masu ka
Sure, what kind of milk would you like?
オプションは何ですか？
opushon wa nani desu ka
What are the options?
牛乳、豆乳、アーモンドミルクがあります。
gyuunyuu tounyuu aamondo miruku ga ari masu
We have milk, soy milk, and almond milk.
アーモンドミルクをお願いします。
aamondo miruku o o negai shi masu
I'll have almond milk, please.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
こんにちは。
konnichiwa
Hello.
💬 Pronounced as (kon-nee-chee-wa).
🇯🇵 A common greeting in Japan, often used during the day.
See breakdown →コーヒー
koohii
Coffee
💬 Pronounced as (kō-hii).
🇯🇵 Coffee is very popular in Japan, with many unique local cafes.
See breakdown →はい
hai
Sure
💬 Pronounced as (hai).
🇯🇵 Means 'yes' in Japanese and shows agreement or acknowledgment.
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