How to Say ‘I would like some coffee’ in Japanese
コーヒーが欲しいです
コーヒーがほしいです
💬 Usage Tip: Adding [です] (desu) makes it polite.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Politeness is key in Japanese interactions, including ordering.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
コーヒーコーヒー
[koohii]
Coffee
A brewed drink made from roasted coffee beans.
ランチの後はコーヒーが欲しいです。
I want coffee after lunch.
がが
[ga]
subject marker
Indicates the subject of the sentence.
日本語が分かります。
I understand Japanese.
欲しいほしい
[hoshii]
want
To express a desire for an object or result.
新しい靴が欲しいです。
I want new shoes.
ですです
[desu]
politeness
Marks the politeness of a desire or statement.
その本をください。
Please give me that book.
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