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matcha

/ˈmɑ.t͡ʃə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.67 in modern English

Syllables
matcha
IPA
/ˈmɑ.t͡ʃə/
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 抹茶 (matcha), from 抹 (matsu, “to wipe, to rub”) + 茶 (cha, “tea”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈmɑ.t͡ʃə/
  • British English: /ˈmatʃ.ə/

Usage

Inflected Forms

matchas (plural) maccha (alternative)

Derived Forms

matchatini

Phrases

matcha whisk tea whisk

Frequently Paired Words

amacha chanoyu sencha tencha tea whisk

Rhymes With

focaccia

Questions

How do you pronounce matcha?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɑ.t͡ʃə/.
What does matcha mean?
A type of powdered green tea, traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies.
Where does matcha come from?
Borrowed from Japanese 抹茶 (matcha), from 抹 (matsu, “to wipe, to rub”) + 茶 (cha, “tea”).

How to pronounce matcha

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