{"id":176589334,"date":"2018-05-16T13:24:41","date_gmt":"2018-05-16T20:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog-new\/?p=176589334"},"modified":"2026-02-03T12:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T20:26:25","slug":"japanese-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lingq.com\/blog\/japanese-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Eat! Japanese Phrases For Eating Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the universal aspects of humanity that transcends cultural or language boundaries is hunger. We all must receive nutrients somehow or another. One of our great pastimes of the day is to eat. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes we may eat at a restaurant or at home, sometimes alone and sometimes in a group. This would not change in Japan. If you’re wondering what some key Japanese phrases are for going to a restaurant, you just may be in the right place. <\/span><\/p>\n

Japanese Phrases: At A Restaurant<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you walk into a restaurant, you may hear <\/span>
\n\u201c\u3044\u3089\u3063\u3057\u3083\u3044\u307e\u305b (irasshaimase)!\u201d <\/strong>
\nThis is simply a common expression akin to saying, \u201cWelcome\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are at a sit-down restaurant, you’re likely to hear a worker as you, <\/span>
\n\u201c\u4f55\u540d\u69d8\u3067\u3059\u304b (nanmeisama desu ka)?\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This is asking you how many are in your party. Answer accordingly. For example, if you are in a group of 5 people including yourself, you can say, <\/span>
\n\u201c\u4e94\u4eba\u3067\u3059 (gonin desu)\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If (s)he responds by saying, <\/span>
\n\u201c\u3053\u3061\u3089\u3078\u3069\u3046\u305e (kochira e douzo),\u201d <\/strong>
\nthen follow the worker. You are being led to your table, and the worker is saying something akin to, \u201cRight this way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Let's<\/p>\n

Once seated at your table and being handed the menu, you should hear, <\/span>
\n\u201c\u3053\u3061\u3089\u304c\u30e1\u30cb\u30e5\u30fc\u3067\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059 (kochira ga menyu- de gozaimasu).\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are likely to hear the phrase<\/span>
\n \u201c\u3053\u3061\u3089\u304c\u30e1\u30cb\u30e5\u30fc\u306b\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059 (kochira ga menyu- ni narimasu)\u201d<\/strong>
\nas well. This is just telling you, \u201cHere is the menu.\u201d If you hear your server ask <\/span>
\n\u201c\u304a\u98f2\u307f\u7269\u306f\u4f55\u306b\u3057\u307e\u3059\u304b (onomimono wa nani ni shimasu ka)?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are being asked what you want to drink. When asked, <\/span>
\n\u201c\u3054\u6ce8\u6587\u306f\u304a\u6c7a\u307e\u308a\u3067\u3059\u304b (gochuumon wa okimari desu ka)?\u201d<\/strong><\/span>
\nyou are being asked if you have decided upon what you want to order.<\/span><\/p>\n

Time To Order<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When ordering you say what you are ordering and add <\/span>
\n\u201c\u3092\u4e0b\u3055\u3044 ((w)o kudasai)\u201d <\/strong>or \u201c\u3092\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059 ((w)o onegaishimasu)\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For instance, if you are ordering curry, you can say <\/span>
\n\u201c\u30ab\u30ec\u30fc\u3092\u4e0b\u3055\u3044 (kare- (w)o kudasai)\u201d<\/strong> or \u201c\u30ab\u30ec\u30fc\u3092\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059 (kare-(w)o onegaishimasu).\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can also say how many servings you want, like <\/span>
\n\u201c\u30ab\u30ec\u30fc\u4e00\u3064\u3092\u4e0b\u3055\u3044 (kare- hitotsu (w)o kudasai)\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Let's<\/p>\n

If you are wondering what the difference is between kudasai and onegaishimasu, in this case, it\u2019s essentially the same. They are both polite phrases. Onegaishimasu sounds just a bit more polite. Further, it is considered good etiquette to not make substitutions or change what you are ordering too much. But, if you must, you can use the phrase of:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c(insert subject) \u3092\u629c\u304d\u306b\u3057\u3066\u3082\u3089\u3048\u307e\u3059\u304b ((insert subject)(w)o nuki ni shite moraemasu ka)?\u201d <\/strong>
\nto ask if some food item can be left out. For instance, if you cannot eat beef, you can ask, <\/span>
\n\u201c\u725b\u8089\u3092\u629c\u304d\u306b\u3057\u3066\u3082\u3089\u3048\u307e\u3059\u304b (gyuuniku (w)o nuki ni shite moraemasuka)?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

Paying The Bill<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When it comes to paying and you want the bill, you can say, <\/span>
\n\u201c\u304a\u52d8\u5b9a\u3092\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059 (okanjou (w)o onegaishimasu).\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

When you’re up to pay, don’t be surprised to hear,<\/span>
\n \u201c\u304a\u4f1a\u8a08\u306f\u5408\u8a08\u3067(insert amount)\u5186\u306b\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059 (okaikei wa goukei de (insert amount) en ni narimasu)\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This will be how much you owe in Japanese yen. For instance, if your meal cost you 500 yen, it will be <\/span>
\n\u201c\u304a\u4f1a\u8a08\u306f\u5408\u8a08\u3067\u4e94\u767e\u5186\u306b\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059 (okaikei wa goukei de gohyaku en ni narimasu).\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at some popular Japanese foods you can enjoy while in Japan so you know what to order! <\/span><\/p>\n

Japanese Foods<\/b><\/h2>\n

You’ve probably heard of sushi (\u5bff\u53f8, sushi) and tofu (\u8c46\u8150, toufu), but food in Japan is much more. Here are some unique foods that you can easily come across.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rice Dishes<\/b>
\n\u3054\u98ef (gohan) is plain white rice.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u304a\u63e1\u308a or \u304a\u306b\u304e\u308a (onigiri) is a rice ball.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u304a\u7ca5 (okayu) is a rice porridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u30aa\u30e0\u30e9\u30a4\u30b9 (omuraisu) is an omelet with fried rice.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u714e\u9905 (senbei) means rice crackers.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u4e3c (donburi) refers to a stew on rice. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tempura<\/b>
\n\u5929\u3077\u3089 (tenpura) refers to deep-fried foods. Some common fried foods are:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u9b5a (sakana) means fish.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u6d77\u8001 (ebi) refers to shrimp.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u8304\u5b50 (nasu) refers to eggplant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though it might technically not be tempura, \u8c5a\u30ab\u30c4 (tonkatsu) is a deep-fried pork cutlet.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u304b\u304d\u63da\u3052 (kakiage) is more popular in homes as you can make it with leftovers, but you can find it in restaurants. It’s essentially various different foods put together. Kakiage is often put on other foods, such as udon. Speaking of udon\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

Udon<\/b>
\n\u9942\u98e9 or more often \u3046\u3069\u3093 (udon) refers to a dish with thick noodles. There are many different types. For example:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u639b\u3051\u3046\u3069\u3093 (kake udon) refers to udon noodles in a broth without trimmings.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u72d0\u3046\u3069\u3093 (kitsune udon) is udon in a dashi based soup stock with a big piece of fried tofu.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u529b\u3046\u3069\u3093 (chikara udon) is udon with hearty ingredients and a mochi rice cake.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u7b0a\u3046\u3069\u3093 or \u3056\u308b\u3046\u3069\u3093 (zaru udon) is a cold udon dish that is topped with shredded nori (\u6d77\u82d4, seaweed) served on a bamboo tray with dipping sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

Udon isn’t the only noodle dish one can find in Japan! For example\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Ramen<\/b>
\n\u91a4\u6cb9\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3 (shouyu ra-men) is ramen in a clear brown broth served with a fair amount of soy sauce (\u91a4\u6cb9, shouyu, means soy sauce).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u5869\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3 (shio ra-men) is ramen in a yellow broth with a fair amount of salt (\u5869, shio, means salt).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u8c5a\u9aa8\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3 (tonkotsu ra-men) is ramen in a white broth with a strong pork flavor (\u8c5a\u9aa8, tonkotsu, means pork bone).<\/span><\/p>\n

While still on the subject of noodles\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Soba<\/b>
\nSoba (\u854e\u9ea6 or \u305d\u3070) is a thin noodle made from buckwheat flour. Some soba dishes include:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u72d0\u305d\u3070 (kitsune soba) is a hot soba soup topped with fried tofu.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u72f8\u305d\u3070 (tanuki soba) is topped with bits of tempura batter called tenkasu (\u5929\u304b\u3059).<\/span><\/p>\n

\u5c71\u83dc\u305d\u3070 (sansai soba) is soba made with mountain vegetables (sansai, \u5c71\u83dc, means wild vegetables, especially mountain vegetables).<\/span><\/p>\n

But enough about noodles now\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Yakitori<\/b>
\nYakitori (\u713c\u304d\u9ce5) is skewered and grilled chicken. Some forms of yakitori you may come across in your travels include:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u306d\u304e\u307e\u713c\u304d\u9ce5 (negima yakitori) serves the skewered chicken thighs with scallions.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3064\u304f\u306d\u713c\u304d\u9ce5 (tsukune yakitori) is essentially a chicken meatball skewer.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u624b\u7fbd\u5148\u713c\u304d\u9ce5 (tebasaki yakitori) is skewered chicken wings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though not yakitori, if we’re talking about grilled food, I should <\/span>not <\/span><\/i>leave off okonomiyaki (\u304a\u597d\u307f\u713c\u304d). It can be called a savory pancake, but note that it is a <\/span>savory<\/span><\/i> pancake; it is not sweet like you may be thinking upon hearing the word. It essentially comes with all sorts of things as you\u2019d want it to be. In fact, the word essentially means \u201cgrilled as you like it\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, if you are in the mood for something sweet\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Let's<\/p>\n

Japanese Sweets<\/b><\/h3>\n

Japanese sweets (\u548c\u83d3\u5b50, wagashi) include various unique treats. For instance:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u751f\u83d3\u5b50 (namagashi) is a somewhat pricey treat that is typically shaped like a leaf or flower and often served with tea. It is mainly made out of fruit jellies or sweetened bean paste. Served very fresh.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u304a\u9905 (omochi) is a rice cake<\/span><\/p>\n

\u5927\u798f (daifuku) is a round mochi stuffed with sweet filling, usually red bean paste.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u56e3\u5b50 (dango) refers to dumplings made of rice flour.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3069\u3089\u713c\u304d (dorayaki) refers to a small sandwich – like desert consisting of two small pancakes – like patties and filled with a sweet Azuki red bean paste.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u9921\u871c or more commonly \u3042\u3093\u307f\u3064 (anmitsu) is a desert consisting of agar jelly served with sweet Azuki bean paste, boiled peas, and a variety of fruits. <\/span><\/p>\n

I hope this can help you if ever you find yourself hungry in Japan so you know what to order and how. But hey, if you’re already here at LingQ, why not continue learning more about the Japanese language? Check out this post in order to learn kanji. Knowing the kanji will come in handy and help you read<\/a> restaurant menus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Last but not least, if you\u2019re curious to know where to find compelling content, LingQ (which is also available on\u00a0Android<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0iOS<\/a>) has thousands of hours of Japanese content that range from everyday conversations to the latest news articles. And if you cannot find content that suites you, you can always import content you love into LingQ. To learn more, check out this post about how I import anime<\/a> into LingQ to help me study Japanese. Its the best way to learn Japanese online<\/a>!<\/p>\n

***<\/strong><\/p>\n

Caiman Cotton is a freelance Japanese translator who has studied the language for years. He hopes to one day also study Latin.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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