Phrase of the Day
November 16
Ocha shinai?
Shall we stop for tea?
Vocabulary / Expressions
| o-cha お茶 |
tea |
Notes
"O （お）" is the prefix used to express politeness. Click here to learn more about the prefix "o （お）" "Shinai （しない）" is the informal negative form of the verb "suru (to do)." With rising intonation, it expresses an invitation. In formal situations, "shimasen ka （しませんか）" is used.
In English, "go for coffee" is a commonly used phrase, but the word "o-cha (tea)" is normally used in Japanese whether you are having tea or coffee.
