Feeling thirsty is a common sensation, and knowing how to express it in Japanese can be helpful when you’re in need of a drink. In this blog post, we’ll guide you on how to say “I’m thirsty, I need a drink” in Japanese, along with related phrases to help you communicate your thirst effectively.
- のどが渇いています、飲み物が欲しいです (Nodo ga kawaiteimasu, nomimono ga hoshii desu)
This expression directly conveys that your throat is dry, and you want a drink. It means “I’m thirsty; I want a beverage.”
- 喉が渇いています、水をください (Nodo ga kawaiteimasu, mizu o kudasai)
Use this phrase to indicate your thirst and request water. It means “I’m thirsty; please give me water.”
- のどが渇いている、飲み物がほしい (Nodo ga kawaiteiru, nomimono ga hoshii)
This phrase expresses your ongoing thirst and desire for a drink. It means “I’m thirsty, and I want a beverage.”
- 乾いた喉、何か飲みたい (Kawaita nodo, nanika nomitai)
This expression describes a dry throat and the general desire for something to drink. It means “Dry throat; I want something to drink.”
- 喉が渇いて、ジュースが欲しい (Nodo ga kawaite, juusu ga hoshii)
Use this phrase to convey your thirst and specify that you want juice. It means “I’m thirsty; I want juice.”
- のどが渇いた、何か飲み物をくれませんか (Nodo ga kawaita, nanika nomimono o kuremasen ka)
This expression combines a description of your thirst with a polite request for a drink. It means “I’m thirsty; could you give me something to drink?
This phrase conveys your thirst and includes a polite plea for water. It means “I’m thirsty; please, water.”
- 喉が渇いて、冷たい飲み物がほしいです (Nodo ga kawaite, tsumetai nomimono ga hoshii desu)
Use this expression to express your thirst and specify that you want a cold beverage. It means “I’m thirsty; I want a cold drink.”
- のどが渇いた、何か涼しい飲み物をください (Nodo ga kawaita, nanika suzushii nomimono o kudasai)
This phrase combines your description of thirst with a request for a refreshing drink. It means “I’m thirsty; please give me something refreshing to drink.”
- 喉が渇きました、どうか何か飲み物を (Nodo ga kawakimashita, douka nanika nomimono o)
- This expression indicates that your throat has become dry, and you’re requesting something to drink. It means “My throat is dry now; please, something to drink.”
These phrases will help you effectively communicate your thirst and desire for a drink in Japanese, whether you’re in a restaurant, at a friend’s house, or anywhere you need to quench your thirst.