ペプシ
Pepushi[pe̞pɯ̟ɕi]
The English brand name Pepsi is written in Japanese as ペプシ (Pepushi). Wiktionary also lists ペプシコーラ (Pepushikōra).
Meaning: the brand of drink (name)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ペプシ | Pepushi | [pe̞pɯ̟ɕi] (narrow) |
| ペプシコーラ | Pepushikōra | [pe̞pɯ̟ɕiko̞ːɾa̠] (narrow) |
The term is used to refer to the brand of drink.
Which one should you use?
You can also use ペプシコーラ to specify that you are talking about the cola beverage. Adding コーラ (kōra) to the end is a common way to refer to the brand in Japan.
How do you pronounce it?
Pepushi
Did you know?
- If you were to see 'Pepsi' written in a Japanese manga, the font might change slightly to mimic the 'bubble' or 'fizz' sensation of the drink through stylized Katakana.
- Japan has seen the release of unique, limited-edition ペプシ flavors like 'Pepsi White' and 'Pepsi Sakura' that are not found in English-speaking markets.
- Many Japanese speakers refer to soft drinks using the category 清涼飲料水 ('seiryōinryōsui'), which literally means 'refreshing cooling beverage water', a category that includes ペプシ.
Examples in context
- ペプシが大好きです。I love Pepsi.This sentence is useful for expressing a strong liking for ペプシ.Tatoeba #12296773 by small_snow, translation #12264200 by Miktsoanit
- 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 is useful for comparing ペプシ to another brand.Tatoeba #3850089 by tommy_san, translation #3850953 by Youmu970
- 冷蔵庫にペプシはありますか？Reizouko ni pepushi wa arimasu ka?Is there any Pepsi in the refrigerator?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are at a vending machine.
- 蓮 Ren何が飲みたい？nani ga nomitai?What do you want to drink?
- 陽葵 Himari私はペプシにするね。watashi wa pepushi ni suru ne.I'll have a Pepsi.
- 蓮 Renいいよね。じゃあ、僕もペプシにするよ。ii yo ne. jaa, boku mo pepushi ni suru yo.Good choice. Then, I'll have a Pepsi too.
- 陽葵 Himariありがとう、蓮君。arigatou, ren kun.Thanks, Ren.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pepsi” translations and entries ペプシ, ペプシコーラ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
