How to Say "Whiskey" in Japanese

ウイスキー

uisukī[ɯ̟isɨ̥kʲiː]

The English word whiskey is translated into Japanese as ウイスキー (uisukī). Wiktionary also lists ウィスキー (wisukī).

Meaning: alcoholic drink (noun)

Ways to say it

“whiskey” in Japanese
Japanese	Romanization (Wiktionary)	IPA
ウイスキー	uisukī	[ɯ̟isɨ̥kʲiː] (narrow)
ウィスキー	wisukī	[β̞isɨ̥kʲiː] (narrow)

The term refers to the alcoholic drink known as whiskey.

ウイスキー is the more common and standard spelling in modern Japanese. ウィスキー is an older or alternative transcription of the word.

uisukī

In Japan, if you order a 'whiskey highball', you are asking for a specific popular cocktail made with whiskey and sparkling water. This style is often more popular in Japanese izakayas than drinking whiskey neat.
When ordering ウイスキー in a formal setting, a person might use the term 'rokku' to specify they want it 'on the rocks'.
Even though the word is a loanword, it is often used in Japanese pop culture to evoke a sense of 'Western-style' sophistication or noir-inspired atmosphere in songs and movies.

ウイスキーが１本あるんだ。
I have a bottle of whiskey.
This sentence is useful for expressing that you have a bottle of whiskey.
Tatoeba #9753981 by bunbuku, translation #65694 by CK
トムはウイスキーを飲んでいます。
Tom is drinking whiskey.
This sentence is useful for describing someone drinking whiskey.
Tatoeba #10550246 by Ninja, translation #10549917 by CK
彼はウイスキーをちょっぴり飲んだ。
He drank a shot of whiskey.
Tatoeba #114348 by bunbuku, translation #289324 by CK
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Kenta and Yui are at a bar in the evening.

健太 Kenta

結衣、ウイスキーを飲む？
Yui, uisuki o nomu?
Yui, do you want to drink whiskey?
結衣 Yui

うん、ウイスキーをお願い。
Un, uisuki o onegai.
Yes, whiskey please.
健太 Kenta

この店のウイスキーは美味しいよ。
Kono mise no uisuki wa oishii yo.
The whiskey at this shop is delicious.
結衣 Yui

本当に、最高に美味しいね！
Hontoni, saikou ni oishii ne!
Really, it is the best!

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