How to Say ‘Hot or iced?’ in Japanese
ホットですか、それともアイスですか？
ホットですか、それともアイスですか？
Phrase Breakdown
ホット
です
か
それともアイスですか？
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ホットホット
[hotto]
hot
Refers to the temperature of a drink or food.
ホットコーヒーをお願いします。
I'll have a hot coffee, please.
ですです
[desu]
is
Desu is used as a copula at the end of sentences.
アイスですか？
Is it iced?
かか
[ka]
question particle
Used at the end of a question.
アイスですか？
Is it iced?
それそれ
[sore]
or
Used to present alternatives.
コーヒーはホットですか、それともアイスですか？
Is the coffee hot or iced?
とと
[to]
and
Used to connect words.
それともアイスが好きですか？
Or do you like iced?
もも
[mo]
also
A particle indicating addition.
ホットもアイスも好きです。
I like both hot and iced.
アイスアイス
[aisu]
iced
Cold or chilled, typically a drink.
アイスコーヒーを注文します。
I will order an iced coffee.
ですです
[desu]
is
Desu is used as a copula at the end of sentences.
アイスですか？
Is it iced?
かか
[ka]
question particle
Used at the end of a question.
アイスですか？
Is it iced?
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