“Tea” in Japanese
Short answer
Tea in Japanese is “おぶう” (obuu). Full meaning: hot water (for drinking), tea; bath, bathhouse.
Other ways to say “Tea” in Japanese
ティー
tii tea; tee, teeing ground
茗
myou tea (esp. picked late)
茶
cha tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation, making tea
ヂャ
ja tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation, making tea
お茶
ocha tea (esp. green or barley); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
ディー
dii tea; tee, teeing ground
粗茶
socha coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
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