Key Phrases
何を注文されますか？
What would you like to order?
コーヒーが欲しいです
I would like some coffee
どちらが人気がありますか？
Which one is more popular?
Skills You'll Learn
Ordering in a café
カフェでの注文
Asking for recommendations
おすすめの聞き方
Discussing coffee roasting styles
コーヒーの焙煎についての話
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you're at a café in Japan. A friendly employee greets you and asks for your order. You express your desire for coffee but are curious about the types available. The employee explains the options based on the origin of the beans and suggests the Ethiopian coffee for its fruity aroma. You decide to try it and inquire about the roasting methods, finally choosing a medium roast.
こんにちは、何を注文されますか？
Hello, what would you like to order?
こんにちは。コーヒーが欲しいですが、どんな種類がありますか？
Hello. I would like some coffee, but what kinds do you have?
豆の原産地によっていろいろ選べますが、ブラジル産とエチオピア産があります。
You can choose based on the origin of the beans. We have Brazilian and Ethiopian.
どちらが人気がありますか？
Which one is more popular?
エチオピア産はフルーティーな香りが特徴です。おすすめですよ。
The Ethiopian is known for its fruity aroma. I recommend it.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
こんにちは。
Hello.
A common greeting in Japanese for any time of the day.
A friendly way to greet everyone, from friends to strangers.
何
What
Pronounced as (nan) or (nani) depending on context.
Used frequently in questions to seek information.
注文
Order
Pronounced (chūmon).
Essential for ordering food or drinks in any Japanese setting.
何を注文されますか？
What would you like to order?
A polite way to ask someone for their choice.
Often asked by waitstaff to show respect to customers.
コーヒー
Coffee
Pronounced (kōhī).
Coffee culture is growing in Japan with many specialty cafes.
欲しい
Want
Pronounced (hoshii).
Expressions of desire are often gentle in tone.
コーヒーが欲しいです
I would like some coffee
Adding [です] (desu) makes it polite.
Politeness is key in Japanese interactions, including ordering.
どんな
What kind
Pronounced (donna).
Often used to inquire about specifics and details.
種類
Types
Pronounced (shurui).
Useful in various contexts to categorize or differentiate.
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