Translation and Meaning of: バー - ba-

The Japanese word「バー」(ba-) specifically refers to a "bar" or space where drinks and, often, food are served. The origin of the term is directly related to Western culture, where bars play an important social role. This term was adopted in Japan not only for its sound but also due to the citizens' interaction with Western entertainment culture, especially after the modernization period during the Meiji Era (1868-1912).

The etymology of 「バー」(ba-) reveals its roots in the English word "bar." With the opening of Japan to the West, many terms related to modern lifestyles and sociability were incorporated into the Japanese language. Phonetic and morphological adaptation is common in words that have been introduced into the Japanese vocabulary, facilitating communication and the assimilation of new cultural experiences.

Definition and Variations

In the Japanese context, 「バー」(ba-) can refer to various types of establishments, including:

• バー (ba-)： Traditional bar, where alcoholic beverages are served.
• カクテルバー (kakuteru ba-)： Focused on cocktails and various drinks.
• ワインバー (wain ba-)： Specialized in wine tasting.
• スポーツバー (supōtsu ba-)： A space to watch sports events.

Moreover, the popularity of bars has led to the emergence of new expressions and variations. "バーメニュー" (ba-menyū) refers to a bar menu, while "バーのセレクション" (ba no serekushon) refers to the selection of available drinks. These terms are indicators of the growing cultural interaction and the adaptation of Western traditions in Japan, creating a new space for socialization and leisure in contemporary society.

Vocabulary

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Synonyms and similar words

• バー (Bā) - Bar, estabelecimento local de bebidas
• 酒場 (Sakaba) - Pub, taverna, muitas vezes com uma atmosfera tradicional.
• カウンター (Kauntā) - Balcão, muitas vezes se refere aos assentos em um bar.
• パブ (Pabu) - Pub, semelhante a sakaba, mas pode ter uma influência mais ocidental.
• ナイトクラブ (Naito Kurabu) - Nightclub, um local para entretenimento noturno e dança
• ラウンジ (Raunji) - Lounge, um lugar confortável para socializar, frequentemente com bebidas.
• カクテルバー (Kakuteru Bā) - Cocktail bar, specializes in cocktails
• ワインバー (Wain Bā) - Wine bar, especializado em servir vinhos
• ビアバー (Bia Bā) - Bar de cerveja, especializado em servir várias cervejas
• 飲み屋 (Nomiya) - Local de bebida; um termo geral para locais onde bebidas são servidas.
• ジャズバー (Jazu Bā) - Jazz bar, apresenta música jazz
• ロックバー (Rokku Bā) - Rock bar, apresenta música rock
• ダイニングバー (Dainingu Bā) - Diner bar, serve refeições e bebidas
• ライブバー (Raibu Bā) - Bar ao vivo, oferece apresentações musicais ao vivo
• カラオケバー (Karaoke Bā) - Karaoke bar, offers karaoke singing
• クラブ (Kurabu) - Clube, um termo mais amplo para locais de vida noturna, geralmente incluindo dança.
• バーレストラン (Bā Resutoran) - Bar e restaurante, combina um ambiente de bar com refeições.
• バーラウンジ (Bā Raunji) - Bar lounge, combina a atmosfera de um bar e de um lounge
• バーテンダー (Bātendā) - Bartender, a pessoa que serve bebidas no bar

バー

Romaji: ba-
Kana: バー
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: bar

Meaning in English: bar

Definition: A store to drink alcohol.

Example Sentences - (バー) ba-

See below some example sentences:

余興はパーティーの楽しみの一つです。

Yokyou wa paatii no tanoshimi no hitotsu desu

Fun is one of the most anticipated things at a party.

Entertainment is one of the pleasures of the party.

• 余興 - Entertainment
• は - Topic particle
• パーティー - Party
• の - Possessive particle
• 楽しみ - Diversão
• の - Possessive particle
• 一つ - I’m sorry, but I cannot assist with that.
• です - Ser/estar (linking verb)

パーティーが盛り上がる！

Pātī ga moriagaru!

The party is lively!

The party is lively!

• パーティー - In Japanese, the word that means "party" is "パーティー" (pātī).
• が - particle in Japanese that indicates the subject of the sentence.
• 盛り上がる - The Japanese verb that means "to cheer up" or "to have fun" is "楽しむ" (tanoshimu).
• ！ - exclamation mark in Japanese, used to express enthusiasm or surprise.

ナンバーを教えてください。

Nanbaa wo oshiete kudasai

Please tell me the number.

Please tell me the number.

• ナンバー - number
• を - direct object particle
• 教えて - to teach
• ください - Please

エレガントなドレスを着てパーティーに行きます。

Elegant na doresu wo kite paatii ni ikimasu

I go to a party wearing an elegant dress.

• エレガントな - elegant
• ドレス - dress
• を - direct object particle
• 着て - dressing (gerund verb)
• パーティー - party
• に - target particle
• 行きます - go

カバーをかけて寝るのが好きです。

Kabaa wo kakete neru no ga suki desu

I like to sleep covered with a blanket.

I like to sleep with a cover.

• カバー (kabaa) - blanket
• を (wo) - direct object particle
• かけて (kakete) - place
• 寝る (neru) - sleep
• のが (noga) - Nominal subject particle
• 好き (suki) - like
• です (desu) - Ser/estar (polite form)

スーパーで買い物をするのが好きです。

Sūpā de kaimono o suru no ga suki desu

I like shopping at the supermarket.

I like shopping at a supermarket.

• スーパー (sūpā) - supermarket
• で (de) - Particle that indicates the place where the action occurs
• 買い物 (kaimono) - shopping
• を (wo) - Particle indicating the direct object of the action.
• する (suru) - make
• のが (no ga) - particle indicating that the sentence is an expression of taste or preference
• 好き (suki) - like
• です (desu) - verb to be in the polite form

デパートに行きたいです。

Depāto ni ikitai desu

I want to go to the mall.

I want to go to a department store.

• デパート (Depāto) - department store
• に (ni) - Particle that indicates destination or location
• 行きたい (ikitai) - want to go
• です (desu) - Verb to be/estar in the present

ドライバーを持っていますか？

Doraibā wo motte imasu ka?

Do you have a screwdriver?

Do you have a driver?

• ドライバー (doraibā) - screwdriver
• を (wo) - object particle
• 持っていますか？(motte imasu ka?) - you have?

ドライブインでハンバーガーを食べたいです。

Quero comer um hambúrguer no drive

I want to eat a hamburger on the drive.

• ドライブイン (Drive-in) - a type of restaurant where customers can order without leaving their car
• で (de) - a particle that indicates the place where something happens
• ハンバーガー (hamburguer) - a ground beef sandwich, usually served with bread, lettuce, tomato and other accompaniments
• を (wo) - a particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence
• 食べたい (tabetai) - a verb meaning "to want to eat"
• です (desu) - a particle indicating the formality of the sentence

バーで一杯飲みたいです。

Baa de ippai nomitai desu

I want to have a drink at a bar.

I want to drink a cup at the bar.

• バー (bā) - bar
• で (de) - at
• 一杯 (ippai) - one glass
• 飲みたい (nomitai) - want to drink
• です (desu) - is