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How to Say ‘One Americano, please.’ in Japanese

アメリカーノを一つください。

アメリカーノをひとつください。

💬 Usage Tip: In Japan, often numbers precede the noun when ordering, as seen here.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese cafes serve a variety of Western coffee styles, offering a familiar taste to foreigners.

Phrase Breakdown

アメリカーノアメリカーノ

americano

Type of coffee.

Example

アメリカーノを注文しました。

I ordered an americano.

をを

object marker

Marks the direct object of a verb.

Example

本を読む。

I read a book.

一つひとつ

one (object)

Used to count objects.

Example

りんごを一つください。

One apple, please.

くださいください

please (give me)

Used to make polite requests.

Example

水をください。

Please give me water.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

アメリアメリ

[ameri]

Americano

A style of coffee made by adding hot water to espresso.

Example

私はアメリカーノが好きです。

I like Americano.

カーノカーノ

[kaano]

Americano part

Part of the Americano word.

Example

アメリカーノのサイズは？

What's the size of the Americano?

をを

[o]

object marker

Grammatical particle indicating the direct object.

Example

リンゴを食べます。

I will eat an apple.

一ひと

[hito]

one

Numeral indicating quantity, one.

Example

一つ買いました。

I bought one.

つつ

[tsu]

thing

Suffix suggesting a counter for things.

Example

ケーキを一つください。

Please give me one cake.

くださいください

[kudasai]

please

A polite request form.

Example

ペンをください。

Please give me the pen.

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