Question
I’m planning to visit Japan soon and I’ve heard a lot about the vending machines there. I’m curious if I can buy hot drinks from them. How do I ask “Do you sell hot drinks?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
温（あたた）かい飲（の）み物（もの）を売（う）っていますか。
Atatakai nomimono o utteimasu ka?
Do you sell hot drinks?
Japan is famous for its convenient vending machines, which often sell both cold and hot beverages. The word “atatakai” means “hot,” “nomimono” means “drinks,” and “utteimasu ka?” asks whether something is being sold.
Feel free to replace “nomimono” with specific drink names like “ocha” (tea) or “kohii” (coffee) when you want to check for specific options. Enjoy trying the variety of drinks available in Japan!
