Free Water in Japan Is Served HOT. Here's How to Ask for It.
To say hot water, please in Japanese, say お湯をください (oyu wo kudasai).
Free water in Japan is a thing, but it's served HOT. Here's how to ask for it anywhere.
お湯をください
oyu wo kudasai
hot water, please
In this video
- すみません、お湯をください Sumimasen, oyu wo kudasai Excuse me, hot water, please.
- お湯はありますか？ Oyu wa arimasu ka? Do you have hot water?
Why this phrase
Japanese tap water is famously safe to drink. Locals drink it warm or hot, especially in summer for digestion. Asking for 「お湯をください」 (oyu wo kudasai) gets you free, safe water at konbini counters, ramen shops, and hotel lobbies. A real gap in the catalog. Pairs nicely with tourist-omizu (cold water at restaurants) without duplicating it.
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