のむ
nomuverb
In Japanese, the verb "to drink" is のむ (nomu). The noun "a drink" is のみもの (nomimono).
Meaning: to drink, or a drink (verb)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| のむ | nomu | verb |
| のみもの | nomimono | noun |
のむ (nomu) works for water, tea, coffee and medicine. A drink menu in a restaurant is ドリンクメニュー (dorinku menyū), and a drink in general is のみもの (nomimono).
How does it change in a sentence?
The polite form is のみます (nomimasu), the past is のみました (nomimashita), and "let's drink" is のみましょう (nomimashō).
Did you know?
- The verb のむ (nomu) is also used for medicine, so Japanese speakers "drink" pills as くすりをのむ (kusuri o nomu).
Examples in context
- みずをのみます。mizu o nomimasu.I drink water.
- のみものは何がいいですか。nomimono wa nani ga ii desu ka.What would you like to drink?
Example conversation
A waiter, Mr. Kimura, takes an order from Lisa.
- Mr. Kimuraのみものは何にしますか。nomimono wa nani ni shimasu ka.What would you like to drink?
- Lisaおちゃをください。ocha o kudasai.Tea, please.
- Mr. Kimuraかしこまりました。kashikomarimashita.Certainly.
