N3743/1669
茶
nounnoun (generic)abbreviationarchaicな adjectiveadjective (generic)
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ちゃ
Meanings
- tea
- tea plant (Camellia sinensis)
- tea preparation, making tea
- brown
- mockery
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Example sentences
お茶を一杯どうぞ。
Please have a cup of tea.
彼女は茶色のコートを着ている。
She is wearing a brown coat.
休憩時間にお茶を飲みながら話しましょう。
Let's talk over tea during the break.
彼はいつも人をお茶にするような冗談を言う。
He always makes jokes that mock people.
日本では客人をもてなす際に、まず茶を出すのが伝統的な礼儀とされている。
In Japan, it is considered a traditional courtesy to first serve tea when entertaining guests.
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