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to drink (liquids)
水を飲む
to drink water
コーヒーを飲む
to drink coffee
Commonly used for drinking beverages, including water, tea, coffee, etc.
to consume (alcohol)
ビールを飲む
to drink beer
お酒を飲む
to drink alcohol
Often used in social contexts when referring to drinking alcohol.
to take (medicine)
薬を飲む
to take medicine
ビタミンを飲む
to take vitamins
Used when referring to consuming pills or liquids for medical purposes.
'飲む' is a versatile verb that can be used for both casual and formal contexts, but it is most commonly used in informal settings.
When using '飲む,' always use the particle 'を' before the object you are drinking.
The verb '飲む' comes from the Old Japanese 'nomu,' which has been used for centuries to describe the act of drinking liquids.
The verb '飲む' is commonly used in everyday conversation and is often paired with the object particle 'を' when specifying what is being drunk.