バー
ばー
noun
bar (drinking establishment)
1.
bar (drinking establishment)
A drinking establishment typically featuring a counter where customers sit and order drinks, often with a more intimate atmosphere than an izakaya.
駅前にいいバーがある。
There's a nice bar in front of the station.
バーでカクテルを注文した。
I ordered a cocktail at the bar.
彼は行きつけのバーで友人と飲んでいる。
He's drinking with friends at his regular bar.
A バー typically refers to a Western-style bar with a counter, distinct from Japanese-style 居酒屋. バー usually features cocktails, whiskey, and a quieter atmosphere.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- バーに行く (to go to a bar)
- バーで飲む (to drink at a bar)
- 行きつけのバー (one's regular bar)
- バーテンダー (bartender)
RELATED TERMS:
- 居酒屋 - Japanese-style pub (more casual, food-focused)
- スナック - snack bar (hostess bar)
- 酒場 - drinking establishment (general term)
Related Words
Contrast:
居酒屋 (Japanese pub)