Japanese symbol for “decaf”

デカフェ

Romaji: dekafe

decaf; decaffeinated coffee; decaffeinated

In Japanese, decaf is デカフェ (dekafe).

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Meanings

adj-f, n decaf; decaffeinated coffee; decaffeinated

Written forms: —. Readings: デカフェ、ディカフェ、ディカフ、ディキャフ.

See also: Chinese symbol for “decaf”.

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