Japanese Vocabulary: Eating Out

Discover key Japanese phrases to confidently navigate menus and order in restaurants.

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Vocabulary List

English Japanese Pronunciation
menu
メニュー
appetizers
前菜
entrees
メイン料理
desserts
デザート
beverages
飲み物
specials
特別料理
reservation
予約
host hostess
ホスト_ホステス
waiter waitress
ウェイター ウェイトレス
table setting
テーブルセッティング
knife
ナイフ
fork
フォーク
spoon
スプーン
napkin
ナプキン
glass
グラス
cup
カップ
plate
condiments
調味料
gratuity
チップ
check
勘定書
corkage fee
コルク料金
corkscrew
コルク抜き
wine list
ワインリスト
recommendation
おすすめ
gluten-free
グルテンフリー
vegetarian
ベジタリアン
vegan
ビーガン
halal
ハラール
kosher
コーシャー
spicy
辛い
mild
マイルド
rare
レア
medium rare
ミディアムレア
medium
ミディアム
well done
ウェルダン

Cultural Tip: Splitting the Bill

In Japan, it is not common to split the bill when eating out. The person who extended the invitation or who is of higher social status often pays for the entire meal. It is seen as a gesture of generosity and respect. However, offering to pay or splitting the bill may be accepted in more casual settings.

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