エナジードリンク
enajī dorinku[e̞na̠ʑiː do̞ɾʲĩŋkɯ̟]
The English phrase "energy drink" is translated into Japanese as エナジードリンク (enajī dorinku).
The term エナジードリンク refers specifically to caffeinated stimulant beverages intended to provide a quick boost of energy. It is not used to describe general-purpose drinks or foods that are considered healthy energy boosters.
Which one should you use?
エナジードリンク is the standard term, while エナドリ is an informal abbreviation.
How do you pronounce it?
enajī dorinku
Did you know?
- Unlike in many Western countries where energy drinks are mostly associated with extreme sports or gaming, in Japan, they are frequently marketed as medicinal tools for fatigue recovery for salarymen.
- While most people use the katakana loanword, you might see older products or much more intense stimulants referred to as 栄養ドリンク, which translates to 'nutritional drink'.
- The abbreviation エナドリ is so common among youth and gamers that it is often used as a verb, エナドリする, meaning to consume an energy drink for a performance boost.
Examples in context
- 彼はエナジードリンクを飲んで、すごいパフォーマンスを見せた。He drank an energy drink and gave an amazing performance.
- 友達とランチの後、エナドリを飲んで一緒に遊びましょう！Let's drink energy drinks and have fun together after lunch with friends!
- エナジードリンクを飲みました。enajī dorinku o nomimashita.I drank an energy drink.
- このエナジードリンクは甘すぎます。kono enajī dorinku wa amasugimasu.This energy drink is too sweet.
- コンビニでエナジードリンクを買います。konbini de enajī dorinku o kaimasu.I will buy an energy drink at the convenience store.
Example conversation
A student is studying late at night at a desk.
- 陽太 Yota眠いから、エナジードリンクを買ってくるね。nemui kara, enajī dorinku o katte kuru ne.I'm sleepy, so I'll go buy an energy drink.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太くん、飲みすぎには注意してね。Yōta-kun, nomisugi ni wa chūi shite ne.Yota, be careful not to drink too much.
- 陽太 Yota大丈夫、これ一本だけだよ。daijōbu, kore ippon dake dayo.It's okay, just this one bottle.
- 陽葵 Himari無理しないで、頑張ってね。muri shinaide, ganbatte ne.Don't overdo it, good luck.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry エナジードリンク, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
