カフェイン

かふぇいん
noun
caffeine
food
1. caffeine
The stimulant found in coffee, tea, and many soft drinks that helps keep one awake and alert.
Coffee has a lot of caffeine.
(よる)カフェイン()らないようにしている
I try not to take in caffeine at night.
Taking in too much caffeine can be a cause of being unable to sleep.

A loanword (from English "caffeine"). Found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks; valued as a stimulant but a concern when consumed in excess.

Common collocations

  • カフェイン(): take in / consume caffeine
  • カフェイン()り: containing caffeine
  • カフェインレス: caffeine-free (decaf)
  • カフェイン()すぎ: too much caffeine