“Tea” in Japanese is お茶 (おちゃ), pronounced ocha.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Usually green tea. Black tea is 紅茶 (kōcha). Free green tea is served in many restaurants.
Example sentences
- お茶を飲みませんか。おちゃをのみませんか。Would you like some tea?
- 温かいお茶が好きです。あたたかいおちゃがすきです。I like hot tea.
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| black tea | 紅茶 | こうちゃ kōcha |
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FAQ
How do you say tea in Japanese?
Tea in Japanese is お茶 (おちゃ), pronounced “ocha”.
How do you write tea in Japanese?
It's written お茶 with kanji, or おちゃ in hiragana. Both are read ocha.
Is お茶 on the JLPT?
Yes. お茶 (ocha) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.