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How to Say ‘Without ice’ in Japanese

氷なしで

koori nashi de

[koh-ree nah-shee deh]

💬 Usage Tip: [〜なしで] works great with [氷]. You can also say [氷少なめで] for “less ice.”

🇯🇵 In Japan: If they can’t do “no ice” for a specific drink, they may explain why (e.g., pre-made or from a machine setting).

Phrase Breakdown

koori

[koh-ree]

ice

氷 indicates you’re talking about ice (a drink customization).

Example

氷なしでお願いします。

No ice, please.

なし

nashi

[nah-shee]

without / none

なし means “without”; with で it becomes “with no ~ / without ~.”

Example

氷なしでお願いします。

Without ice, please.

de

[deh]

with / in that condition

で marks the condition/style: “(served) without ice.” Very common in ordering.

Example

氷なしでお願いします。

No ice, please.

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