How to Say “Coke” in Japanese

コーラ
kōra[ko̞ːɾa̠]
In Japanese, the English phrase "coke" is expressed as コーラ (kōra).
While the English word "coke" is often used as a specific brand name, in Japanese, コーラ is the standard generic term for any cola-flavored soft drink.
Meaning: Coca-Cola (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

kōra

Did you know?

  • Vending machines in Japan are so ubiquitous that コーラ is often more accessible on a street corner than in a convenience store.
  • In Japanese advertisements, you might see the word 清涼飲料水 (seiryō inryō sui), which translates to 'soft drink' or 'refreshing beverage', as the formal classification for コーラ.
  • When ordering in a restaurant, it is common to use the counter 本 (hon) to count bottles of コーラ, such as コーラ二本 (kōra nihon) for 'two bottles of cola'.

Examples in context

  • コーラ3本買ってきてくれ。
    Go and buy three bottles of coke.
    This sentence shows how to use コーラ when asking someone to purchase several bottles.
    Tatoeba #224845 by bunbuku, translation #62179 by CK
  • ハンバーガー2つとコーラを下さい。
    Can I have two hamburgers and a coke, please?
    This sentence demonstrates ordering コーラ alongside food in a restaurant setting.
    Tatoeba #197746 by bunbuku, translation #34934 by darinmex
  • コカコーラとペプシ、どっちが好き?
    Which do you prefer, Coke or Pepsi?
    This sentence illustrates a comparison between the brands using the term コーラ.
    Tatoeba #3850089 by tommy_san, translation #3850960 by CK
  • 5 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Ren and Misaki are at a fast food restaurant.

  1. 蓮 Ren

    飲み物は何にする?
    Nomimono wa nani ni suru?
    What do you want to drink?
  2. 美咲 Misaki

    私はコーラにするね。
    Watashi wa kōra ni suru ne.
    I'll have a coke.
  3. 蓮 Ren

    いいよ。僕もコーラにする。
    Ii yo. Boku mo kōra ni suru.
    Okay. I'll have a coke too.
  4. 美咲 Misaki

    じゃあ、注文しよう。
    Jaa, chūmon shiyō.
    Well, let's order.

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