カラフェ
karafe
The Japanese word for carafe is カラフェ (karafe).
カラフェ refers to a bottle used for serving beverages such as water or wine.
Meaning: bottle for serving wine, water, or beverages (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
karafe
Did you know?
- In Japanese design and hospitality, the choice to use the word カラフェ over ピッチャー can signal a higher price point for the establishment.
- While a カラフェ is for serving, the traditional Japanese flask 徳利 is often paired with a small cup called a お猪口 'ochoko', creating a specific pouring ritual.
- Because カラフェ is a loanword written in katakana, it is often used in Japan to evoke a 'European' or 'sophisticated' atmosphere in restaurant menus.
Examples in context
- このワインはカラフェで提供されています。This wine is served in a carafe.
- このカラフェに水を注いでください。Kono karafe ni mizu o sosoide kudasai.Please pour water into this carafe.
- 新しいカラフェをテーブルに置きました。Atarashii karafe o tēburu ni okimashita.I placed a new carafe on the table.
- ワイン用のカラフェはどこですか？Wain-yō no karafe wa doko desu ka?Where is the carafe for the wine?
Example conversation
A couple is having a quiet dinner at home.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮、そのカラフェにワインを注いでくれる？Ren, sono karafe ni wain o sosoide kureru?Ren, could you pour the wine into that carafe?
- 蓮 Renいいよ、陽葵。少し冷やしたほうがいいかな？Ii yo, Himari. Sukoshi hiyashita hō ga ii kana?Sure, Himari. Do you think it's better if I chill it a bit?
- 陽葵 Himariそのままで大丈夫だよ。Sono mama de daijōbu da yo.It is fine as it is.
- 蓮 Renわかった。じゃあ、注ぐね。Wakatta. Jā, sosogu ne.Got it. I'll pour it then.
