How do you say "Or iced?" in Japanese?

"Or iced?" in Japanese is "それともアイスですか？". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "それともアイスですか？" mean in English?

"それともアイスですか？" means "Or iced?" in English. Usage tip: Japanese for iced is the borrowed word [アイス] (ai-su).

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How to Say ‘Or iced?’ in Japanese

それともアイスですか？

💬 Usage Tip: Japanese for iced is the borrowed word [アイス] (ai-su).

🇯🇵 In Japan: Having options is key, and in Japan, it’s common to customize drinks to your preference.

Phrase Breakdown

それともそれとも

Used to offer an alternative.

Example

犬それとも猫が好きですか？

Do you like dogs or cats?

アイスアイス

iced

Refers to cold beverages.

Example

アイスティーを飲む。

I drink iced tea.

ですです

is/am/are

Used to describe or state.

Example

先生です。

Is a teacher.

か？か？

question particle

Turns a sentence into a question.

Example

元気ですか？

Are you well?

Word-by-Word Breakdown

それそれ

[sore]

Used to offer an alternative option.

Example

紅茶それともコーヒー？

Tea or coffee?

とと

[to]

and

Connects clauses.

Example

私と彼。

Me and him.

もも

[mo]

also

Indicates an addition.

Example

私も行きます。

I will also go.

アイスアイス

[aisu]

cold

Referring to temperature, something cold.

Example

アイスクリームを食べます。

I eat ice cream.

ですです

[desu]

is it?

Part of a polite sentence structure.

Example

それは本です。

It is a book.

かか

[ka]

question marker

Used at the end of questions.

Example

犬ですか？

Is it a dog?

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