ペリー
The English word perry (a beverage made from pears) is translated into Japanese as ペリー.
The term refers to a beverage made from pears.
Meaning: Beverage from pears (noun)
Did you know?
- The term ペリー in Japanese is most commonly associated with Commodore Matthew Perry, the American who led the Black Ships to Japan, rather than the pear beverage.
- If you were to ask for 'perry' in a Japanese bar, the bartender might be confused unless you use the more descriptive 梨のサイダー (pear cider).
- While 'perry' is a distinct beverage in English, Japanese speakers often categorize it under the broader term シードル (cider), as the specific distinction for pear-based cider is rare.
Examples in context
- 1853年、ペリーはついに東京湾へ入港した。Perry finally sailed into Tokyo Bay in 1853.This sentence illustrates the use of ペリー in a historical context regarding 1853.Tatoeba #2090906 by bunbuku, translation #807505 by Source_VOA
- ペリーは彼から貴重な情報を入手した。Perry obtained precious information from him.This sentence shows how ペリー is used when describing obtaining information.Tatoeba #196718 by mookeee, translation #33896 by AlanF_US
- １８５３年、ペリーは、日本にアメリカへの門戸を開くように要求した。In 1853, Perry asked Japan to open the door to America.This sentence provides an example of ペリー in a context involving a request made in 1853.Tatoeba #235928 by mookeee, translation #73309 by CK
Example conversation
Yota and Yui are at a specialty drink shop.
- 陽太 Yotaこのペリー、すごくいい香りですね。Kono perī, sugoku ii kaori desu ne.This perry has a very nice scent.
- 結衣 Yui本当だ。梨の味がしっかりしています。Hontō da. Nashi no aji ga shikkari shite imasu.You're right. You can really taste the pears.
- 陽太 Yotaペリーを飲むのは初めてです。Perī o nomu no wa hajimete desu.This is my first time drinking perry.
- 結衣 Yui私もです。とても美味しいですね。Watashi mo desu. Totemo oishii desu ne.Me too. It's very delicious.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
