お茶【おちゃ】
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- tea (usu. green)polite (teineigo) languagesee also 茶
- tea break (at work)
- tea ceremonysee also 茶の湯
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- tea (usu. green)
- tea break (at work)
- tea ceremony
This meaning refers to the beverage made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. In Japan, it is often specifically green tea, which is a widely consumed drink.
This meaning refers to a short pause during work hours to relax and enjoy some tea. It is often used to recharge before continuing with work tasks.
I took a tea break with my colleague.
This meaning refers to the traditional Japanese ritual of preparing and serving matcha, a powdered green tea, in a highly structured manner, focusing on aesthetics and manners.
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Tea is like the lubricating oil of work to allow it to proceed smoothly.
She gave a tea party with the intention of introducing her daughter to her friends.
She waited until the water boiled before making the tea with it.
He drank a cup of tea and then asked for another.