ベイプ
beipu
In Japanese, the English loanword ベイプ (beipu) is used to say "vape".
While ベイプ is understood, it is often used more as a noun referring to the device itself rather than a common verb for the action of inhaling.
Meaning: to inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette (verb)
Which one should you use?
The more common and descriptive term for a vape or e-cigarette in Japanese is 電子タバコ.
How do you pronounce it?
beipu
Did you know?
- Japanese law classifies nicotine-containing e-liquids as medicines, meaning they cannot be legally sold in stores unless the store has a pharmaceutical license.
- In Japan, 電子タバコ is a broad category that includes both vaporizers and 'heat-not-burn' tobacco sticks like IQOS.
- Many Japanese users refer to the vapor clouds produced by a ベイプ as 煙 'smoke', even though no combustion is occurring.
Examples in context
- 彼は電子たばこを吸っているHe is vaping.
- 友達とベイプしよう！Let's vape with friends!
- 喫煙所で電子たばこを利用してくださいPlease use an e-cigarette in the smoking area.
- 最近、ベイプを始めたんです。Saikin, beipu o hajimeta n desu.I recently started vaping.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are sitting in a park.
- 健太 Kenta結衣さんはベイプを使うの？Yui-san wa beipu o tsukau no?Yui, do you use a vape?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、たまにベイプします。Hai, tamani beipu shimasu.Yes, I vape sometimes.
- 健太 Kentaいい匂いがしますね。Ii nioi ga shimasu ne.It smells nice.
- 結衣 Yuiありがとうございます。Arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you.
