コカ・コーラ
Koka Kōra
The English phrase "coca cola" is translated into Japanese as コカ・コーラ (Koka Kōra).
コカ・コーラ refers to the brand of sparkling soft drink.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Koka Kōra.
Did you know?
- You will find many regional コカ・コーラ limited editions in Japan, such as those featuring local mascots or regional flavors not sold in the US.
- Because Japanese uses Katakana for foreign loanwords, the dots in コカ・コーラ are not just punctuation but serve as the standard way to separate parts of a foreign name.
- Japanese vending machines are so common that コカ・コーラ is often the most accessible drink in residential areas, not just in shops.
Examples in context
- すみません、コカ・コーラをお願いします。Excuse me, could I have a Coca Cola, please?
- 今日は暑いな、コーラ飲もうか。It's so hot today, shall we have some Coke?
- コカ・コーラを一本ください。Koka Kōra o ippon kudasai.One Coca Cola, please.
- 冷蔵庫にコカ・コーラがあります。Reizōko ni Koka Kōra ga arimasu.There is Coca Cola in the refrigerator.
- コカ・コーラは冷たいほうが美味しいです。Koka Kōra wa tsumetai hō ga oishii desu.Coca Cola tastes better when it is cold.
Example conversation
At a convenience store, Misaki and Kenta are choosing a drink.
- 美咲 Misaki健太君、飲み物は何がいい？Kenta-kun, nomimono wa nani ga ii?Kenta, what do you want to drink?
- 健太 Kenta僕はコカ・コーラにするよ。Boku wa Koka Kōra ni suru yo.I'll go with a Coca Cola.
- 美咲 Misakiじゃあ、私もコカ・コーラにするね。Jā, watashi mo Koka Kōra ni suru ne.Then, I'll have a Coca Cola too.
- 健太 Kenta了解、買ってくるね。Ryōkai, katte kuru ne.Got it, I'll go buy them.
