飲み
nomi is the Japanese phrase for nomi (phrase).
Did you know?
- If you see nomi written in katakana as ノミ, it no longer means 'to drink' but instead refers to a 'flea'.
- While nomi refers to drinking, the word nomu is also used for taking medicine, as Japanese does not have a separate verb for 'taking' pills.
- The word nomi is the root for nomikai, a structured 'drinking party' where employees often have a designated 'drink pourer' to ensure no one's glass stays empty.
Examples in context
- お酒をお願いしますI would like an alcoholic beverage, please.
- ウイスキーを水割りでお願いしますOrder a whiskey diluted with water
- 今晩何を飲むの？What are you drinking tonight?
- 冷蔵庫にワンカップがあるよThere is a canned alcoholic drink in the refrigerator.
- 飲みに行くかい？Shall we go for a drink?
- 飲みに行きませんか？nomi ni ikimasen ka?Would you like to go for a drink?
- 飲み過ぎてしまいました。nomisugite shimaimashita.I drank too much.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are discussing their plans for the evening.
- 健太 Kenta今夜、飲みに行きませんか？Konya, nomi ni ikimasen ka?Would you like to go for a drink tonight?
- 陽葵 Himariいいですね。どこへ行きますか？Ii desu ne. Doko e ikimasu ka?That sounds good. Where shall we go?
- 健太 Kenta駅前の新しい居酒屋はどうですか？Ekimae no atarashii izakaya wa dou desu ka?How about the new izakaya in front of the station?
- 陽葵 Himari賛成です！楽しみです。Sansei desu! Tanoshimi desu.I agree! I'm looking forward to it.
