How to Say "Cola" in Japanese

コーラ

kōra[ko̞ːɾa̠]

The English word "cola" is translated into Japanese as コーラ (kōra).

If you are specifically referring to the brand Pepsi, you may use the related form ペプシコーラ.

Meaning: drink (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

kōra

In some regional dialects or older contexts, you might encounter the term サイダー (saidā) as the primary 'fizzy drink', which can lead English speakers to confuse it with 'cider' while it actually refers to a clear, lemon-lime soda similar to Sprite.
In Japanese vending machine culture, you will often see コーラ categorized as a ソフトドリンク (soft drink), a term that covers everything from orange juice to coffee.
In Japanese, if you ask for 'cola' in a restaurant, you might receive a generic brand rather than a specific one, as the word functions as a general category for the type of drink.

コーラが一本欲しい。
I want a bottle of Coca-Cola.
This sentence shows how to express wanting a bottle of コーラ.
Tatoeba #3626402 by arnab, translation #1014480 by CK
コーラを飲んだら舌がぴりぴりした。
The cola made my tongue tingle.
This sentence describes the physical sensation of drinking コーラ.
Tatoeba #224841 by bunbuku, translation #62176 by CM
コカコーラとペプシ、どっちが好き？
Which do you like better, Coca-Cola or Pepsi?
This sentence compares the preference between Coca-Cola and Pepsi using コーラ.
Tatoeba #3850089 by tommy_san, translation #3850953 by Youmu970
彼はいつもコーラを飲んでいます。
He always drinks cola.
昨日は友達とコーラ飲みに行ったよ！
Yesterday, I went for a cola with my friend!
九州ではタンサンって言うよね。
In Kyushu, they say "tansan" for cola, right?
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Hiyori and Yota are at a convenience store.

陽葵 Himari

陽太、何飲む？
Yota, nani nomu?
Yota, what are you drinking?
陽太 Yota

僕はコーラにするよ。
Boku wa kōra ni suru yo.
I'll have a cola.
陽葵 Himari

いいな。私もコーラにしよう。
Ii na. Watashi mo kōra ni shiyō.
Lucky. I'll have a cola too.
陽太 Yota

じゃあ、二本買おうか。
Jaa, nihon kaō ka.
Then, shall we buy two bottles?

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