How do you say "beer" in Japanese?

ビール

bīru

Noun Katakana

In Japanese, "beer" is ビール (bīru).

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Pronunciation

ビール is written using katakana. Romanised as bīru, it sounds roughly like "bee-roo" to an English ear.

Writing and usage

Biru is katakana from English 'beer'. This is the most common alcoholic beverage in modern Japan.

Example sentence

このお店のビールはとてもおいしいです。

Kono omise no Bīru wa totemo oishii desu.

The beer at this shop is very delicious.

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How to remember ビール

Beer pronounced with Japanese rhythm: bi-ru.

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Questions about ビール

How do you pronounce ビール?

ビール is romanised as bīru. Say it roughly like "bee-roo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.

Is ビール formal or casual?

ビール is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is ビール written in Japanese?

ビール is written using katakana. Biru is katakana from English 'beer'.

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