Lexical entry

ティー

tii

Tea, especially the drink.

Food & DrinkPure GairaigoSource uncertain

Meaning

A common loanword for tea, usually the beverage made by brewing tea leaves or tea bags. The reading can appear in short, casual contexts.

Examples

Example Sentences

午後のひとときに温かいティーを楽しみましょう。

Let's enjoy some warm tea in the afternoon.

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彼は仕事の合間にアイスティーを飲んでリフレッシュした。

He refreshed himself by drinking iced tea during a break from work.

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ティーに砂糖とミルクを入れて自分好みの味にする。

Add sugar and milk to the tea to suit your taste.

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ティーンエイジャー

A person in their teens.

ティーグラウンド

The starting area of a golf hole.

ティッシュ

Tissue, especially facial tissue.

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