Pronunciation of 'コーヒー'
The word 'コーヒー' originates from Japanese and refers to 'coffee'. It is pronounced as 'kōhī' in Japanese and 'koh-hee' in English.
Word Origin
The word 'コーヒー' (kōhī) is derived from the Dutch word 'koffie', which means coffee. It was adopted into Japanese during the Edo period when Dutch traders introduced coffee to Japan.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
飲み物の一種で、コーヒー豆を焙煎して抽出した液体。一般的にカフェインを含む。
「コーヒー」は「ko-hi」と発音します。「コー」は長音で「kō」、「ヒー」は長音で「hī」。
English (United States)
A beverage made from roasted coffee beans, typically served hot or cold.
Pronounced as 'koh-hee'. 'Koh' as in 'co' and 'hee' as in 'he'.