How do you say "To pour; to make (tea)" in Japanese?

"To pour; to make (tea)" in Japanese is "入れる". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘To pour; to make (tea)’ in Japanese

Q: What does "入れる" mean in English?

"入れる" means "To pour; to make (tea)" in English. Usage tip: [入れる] often means "put in," but with drinks like tea or coffee it commonly means "make" or "pour." So [お茶を入れる] is the natural way to say "make tea."

入れる

ireru

[ee-reh-roo]

💬 Usage Tip: [入れる] often means "put in," but with drinks like tea or coffee it commonly means "make" or "pour." So [お茶を入れる] is the natural way to say "make tea."

Phrase Breakdown

入れる

ireru

[ee-reh-roo]

to make; to put in

Here it means to prepare tea; it can also mean to put something in.

Example

お茶を入れる前に座ろう。

Let's sit down before making tea.

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