How do you say "Hot or iced?" in Japanese?

"Hot or iced?" in Japanese is "ホットですか、それともアイスですか？". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "ホットですか、それともアイスですか？" mean in English?

"ホットですか、それともアイスですか？" means "Hot or iced?" in English.

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How to Say ‘Hot or iced?’ in Japanese

ホットですか、それともアイスですか？

hotto desu ka sore to mo aisu desu ka

[hotto desu ka sore to mo aisu desu ka]

Phrase Breakdown

ホット

hotto

[hotto]

hot

Refers to the temperature of a drink or food.

Example

ホットコーヒーをお願いします。

I'll have a hot coffee, please.

です

desu

[desu]

Desu is used as a copula at the end of sentences.

Example

アイスですか？

Is it iced?

か

[ka]

question particle

Used at the end of a question.

Example

アイスですか？

Is it iced?

それともアイスですか？

sore to mo aisu desu ka

Words in this phrase

それ

sore

[sore]

Used to present alternatives.

Example

コーヒーはホットですか、それともアイスですか？

Is the coffee hot or iced?

と

[to]

and

Used to connect words.

Example

それともアイスが好きですか？

Or do you like iced?

も

[mo]

also

A particle indicating addition.

Example

ホットもアイスも好きです。

I like both hot and iced.

アイス

aisu

[aisu]

iced

Cold or chilled, typically a drink.

Example

アイスコーヒーを注文します。

I will order an iced coffee.

です

desu

[desu]

Desu is used as a copula at the end of sentences.

Example

アイスですか？

Is it iced?

か

[ka]

question particle

Used at the end of a question.

Example

アイスですか？

Is it iced?

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