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As a beginner in Japanese, it's important to know how to order food and drinks, especially if you're planning to visit or live in Japan. Japanese cuisine is diverse and delicious, and it has a lot of unique vocabulary associated with it. In this lesson, we'll cover some of the basic food and drink terminology you need to know, and we'll also discuss some important restaurant etiquette to keep in mind. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently order at a Japanese restaurant and impress your dining companions with your knowledge of Japanese cuisine! | |||
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In this lesson, we covered some basic food and drink terminology that you're likely to encounter at Japanese restaurants. We also covered important restaurant etiquette to keep in mind when dining in Japan. By knowing these terms and etiquette tips, you'll be able to confidently navigate a Japanese menu and fully immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine. Keep practicing and trying new foods, and you'll be a Japanese culinary expert in no time! | In this lesson, we covered some basic food and drink terminology that you're likely to encounter at Japanese restaurants. We also covered important restaurant etiquette to keep in mind when dining in Japan. By knowing these terms and etiquette tips, you'll be able to confidently navigate a Japanese menu and fully immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine. Keep practicing and trying new foods, and you'll be a Japanese culinary expert in no time! | ||
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Revision as of 22:39, 27 March 2023
As a beginner in Japanese, it's important to know how to order food and drinks, especially if you're planning to visit or live in Japan. Japanese cuisine is diverse and delicious, and it has a lot of unique vocabulary associated with it. In this lesson, we'll cover some of the basic food and drink terminology you need to know, and we'll also discuss some important restaurant etiquette to keep in mind. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently order at a Japanese restaurant and impress your dining companions with your knowledge of Japanese cuisine!
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Drinks & Basic Directions and Transportation.
Basic Food Terminology
Let's start with some basic food terminology that you'll encounter at many Japanese restaurants.
| Japanese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ごはん | gohan | rice |
| しょくじ | shokuji | meal |
| りょうり | ryouri | cooking; cuisine |
| やさい | yasai | vegetables |
| にく | niku | meat |
| とりにく | tori niku | chicken |
| ぎゅうにく | gyuu niku | beef |
| ぶたにく | buta niku | pork |
| フィッシュ | fisshu | fish |
| さかな | sakana | fish |
| エビ | ebi | shrimp |
| カニ | kani | crab |
| イカ | ika | squid |
These are some of the most common food items that you'll encounter at Japanese restaurants. Note that "ごはん" (gohan) refers specifically to cooked rice, while "米" (kome) is the general term for uncooked rice. "しょくじ" (shokuji) refers to a meal in general, while "ばんごはん" (bangohan) refers specifically to a dinner meal.
When ordering, it's common to say the name of the food item followed by "おねがいします" (onegaishimasu), which is a polite request that means "please." For example, if you want to order "rice," you would say "ごはんをおねがいします" (gohan o onegaishimasu).
Basic Drink Terminology
Here are some basic drink terminology that you'll encounter at many Japanese restaurants.
| Japanese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| おちゃ | ocha | green tea |
| こうちゃ | koucha | black tea |
| コーヒー | kohii | coffee |
| ジュース | juusu | juice |
| みず | mizu | water |
| おさけ | osake | alcohol; specifically, Japanese rice wine |
| ビール | biiru | beer |
When ordering drinks, it's common to add "をください" (o kudasai) after the name of the drink, which means "please give me." For example, if you want to order "green tea," you would say "おちゃをください" (ocha o kudasai).
Restaurant Etiquette
While Japanese cuisine is delicious, it's important to keep in mind some important restaurant etiquette when dining at a Japanese restaurant.
- When entering a restaurant, it's customary to say "いらっしゃいませ" (irasshaimase), which is a welcoming greeting meaning "please come in."
- Many restaurants require you to remove your shoes before entering. Look for a designated area to store your shoes, and wear clean socks.
- When eating, it's polite to use chopsticks instead of utensils, unless a utensil is provided for a specific dish.
- It's impolite to stick your chopsticks upright in your food. This is reminiscent of funerary rites and is considered extremely bad manners.
- When sharing dishes with others, use the opposite end of your chopsticks to pick up food from a shared plate.
- It's customary to say "いただきます" (itadakimasu) before a meal and "ごちそうさまでした" (gochisousama deshita) after a meal to show gratitude to the chef and the other diners.
By following these basic restaurant etiquette guidelines, you'll be able to fully enjoy your dining experience in Japan while respecting the culture.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we covered some basic food and drink terminology that you're likely to encounter at Japanese restaurants. We also covered important restaurant etiquette to keep in mind when dining in Japan. By knowing these terms and etiquette tips, you'll be able to confidently navigate a Japanese menu and fully immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine. Keep practicing and trying new foods, and you'll be a Japanese culinary expert in no time!
Sources
- "Food" in Japanese: The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Cuisine
- Japanese Vocabulary: 11 Mealtime Words & Expressions
- Japanese Words for Food | Japanese Professor
- Appendix:1000 Japanese basic words - Wiktionary
Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Bird & Greetings.
Other Lessons
- Famous Tourist Attractions and Landmarks
- Numbers
- The Shapes
- Colors
- Fruits
- Shellfish
- Animals
- How to say Good Bye?
- Count from 1 to 10
- Places