How to Say "White Wine" in Japanese

白ワイン

shirowain[ɕiɾo̞β̞a̠ĩɴ]

The English phrase "white wine" is translated into Japanese as 白ワイン (shirowain).

白ワイン refers to an alcoholic drink made from grapes that is pale or golden in color.

How do you pronounce it?

shirowain

When discussing your preference in a casual debate, you can add 派 (ha) to the end to make 白ワイン派. This translates to being part of the 'white wine faction' or 'white wine camp'.
While 白ワイン uses the word 'white', the character 白 (shiro) carries heavy cultural weight. In other contexts, this same color can symbolize either sacred purity or the solemnity of mourning.
In high-end dining settings, you may see the term 白葡萄酒 (shiro budōshu) on the menu. This uses more formal kanji to specify 'white grape wine' rather than the common katakana version.

白ワインは好き？
Do you like white wine?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes 白ワイン.
Tatoeba #3283010 by tommy_san, translation #434610 by lukaszpp
白ワインは出す前に冷やす方がいいよ。
It's better to chill white wine before you serve it.
This sentence is useful for suggesting that one should chill 白ワイン before serving it.
Tatoeba #121431 by small_snow, translation #282576 by CK
あの白ワインを少し試してみたらどう？
Why not try some of that white wine?
This sentence is useful for suggesting that someone try some of that 白ワイン.
Tatoeba #230495 by bunbuku, translation #67861 by CK
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Youta and Himari are choosing drinks at a restaurant.

陽太 Yota

飲み物は何にする？
Nomimono wa nani ni suru?
What would you like to drink?
陽葵 Himari

私は白ワインにするね。
Watashi wa shiro wain ni suru ne.
I'll have some white wine.
陽太 Yota

いいね。僕も白ワインにしよう。
Ii ne. Boku mo shiro wain ni shiyou.
Sounds good. I'll have white wine too.
陽葵 Himari

じゃあ、店員さんに頼もう。
Jaa, ten'in-san ni tanomou.
Then, let's ask the server.

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