🇯🇵 Japanese phrases

How to Say "I am thirsty" in Japanese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
喉が渇いた
"I am thirsty" in Japanese · say it like noh-doh gah kah-wai-tah

The most natural way to say "I am thirsty" in Japanese is 喉が渇いた. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

喉が渇いています
more formal, used in polite conversation
喉がカラカラ
casual, emphasizes extreme thirst

When to use it

Use this phrase when you feel thirsty and want to express it. It can be used in casual settings with friends or in more formal situations. Adjust your tone based on the context and your relationship with the listener.

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Examples in Japanese

JapaneseEnglish
水をください。喉が渇いた。Please give me water. I am thirsty.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say '私は喉が渇いた' (Watashi wa nodo ga kawaita), which is overly formal for everyday conversation.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear 喉が渇いた, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Japanese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

How do I ask for a drink if I'm thirsty?

You can say '水をください' (Mizu o kudasai) to ask for water.

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