A beverage made by steeping the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in hot water, often enjoyed in various cultural traditions, particularly in Japan.
A significant ritual in Japanese culture, represented by the practice of tea ceremonies that emphasize aesthetics, mindfulness, and social harmony.
A refreshing drink that can vary in flavor and preparation, often associated with relaxation, social gatherings, and health benefits.
Example:
ご都合のよいときにお茶を飲みにお寄りになりませんか。
A type of tea made from the young leaves of the tea plant, which undergoes processes of withering, rolling, fermentation, and drying, resulting in a beverage characterized by its rich red-brown color and often enjoyed with milk or other additives.
A beverage prepared by steeping or boiling fermented and dried tea leaves, known for its robust flavor and aromatic qualities, historically introduced to Western cultures from China in the 17th century and now primarily produced in regions like India and Sri Lanka.
A form of tea that is fully oxidized, giving it a darker hue compared to other types of tea, traditionally served hot and sometimes enhanced with milk, sugar, or lemon to create a variety of taste profiles.
Example:
紅茶２杯とコーヒー１杯ください。
A type of evergreen shrub cultivated primarily in East Asia, known for its glossy green leaves, which are the source of a popular beverage; it produces white flowers and was first introduced to Japan in 805 AD.
A widely consumed beverage made from the processed leaves of the tea plant, which can be prepared in various forms such as green, black, and oolong tea, and is recognized for its caffeine content and variety of health benefits.
The traditional Japanese practice of preparing and serving tea, particularly matcha, often associated with a ceremonial and meditative experience known as "茶の湯" (chanoyu).
A colloquial term for the color brown, often used to describe something in a brownish hue, typically seen in reference to textiles or decorative items.
Example:
はインドで広く栽培されている。
Describing actions or statements that lack common sense or logical reasoning, often resulting in inconvenience to others.
Characterizing behavior that is excessively reckless or extreme, indicating a complete disregard for moderation or limits.
Referring to situations that are markedly extraordinary or unreasonable in degree, suggesting an overwhelming or intolerable condition.
Indicating a profound ignorance or lack of knowledge about a particular subject, often implying a naive or simplistic understanding.
Example:
君がそれをたった一人でやろうなんてむちゃだ。
A state of being completely illogical or lacking any coherent reasoning, often resulting in conversations or arguments that make little to no sense.
An extreme level of chaos or disorder, where situations or places are thrown into disarray, causing significant destruction or confusion.
A condition characterized by overwhelming confusion or turmoil, where communication or interactions break down completely, leading to chaotic outcomes.
Example:
オラ気分が良くなったで。でもよ、おとうさんに滅茶苦茶怒られちまうと思うべさ。