yakin

/ˈjɑːkɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a Japanese tea house or a type of Japanese architecture

“The yakin was a beautiful example of traditional Japanese design.”

2. verb

to serve or prepare matcha, a type of powdered green tea in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony

“The tea master yakin the matcha for the guests.”

Synonyms

  • tea room
  • teahouse

Antonyms

  • coffeehouse