ストロー

ストロー is a loanword from English "straw" (drinking straw).

Common patterns

• ストローで飲(の)む: to drink with a straw
• ストローを差(さ)す: to insert a straw
• ストローは要(い)りますか？: Do you need a straw? (asked at stores)

Types

• プラスチックストロー: plastic straw
• 紙(かみ)ストロー: paper straw
• マイストロー: reusable personal straw

Cultural note

Due to environmental concerns, many businesses in Japan are switching from plastic to paper straws. Some convenience stores now ask ストローは要(い)りますか？ rather than automatically providing one.