Japanese vocabulary: Food & Dining
15 Japanese words with English meanings and pronunciation, grouped by situation.
These are the Japanese words you'll actually use for food & dining — the ones that come up in a real conversation with Sui. Read them, say them out loud, then use them in a lesson.
Food & Drink
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ごはん | gohan | rice/meal |
| みず | mizu | water |
| さかな | sakana | fish |
| にく | niku | meat |
| やさい | yasai | vegetables |
| くだもの | kudamono | fruit |
| おちゃ | ocha | tea |
At a Restaurant
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| メニュー | menyuu | menu |
| ちゅうもん | chuumon | order |
| おかえりなさい | okaerinasai | welcome back (used when customers arrive) |
| おいしい | oishii | delicious |
| おごり | ogori | treat (to pay for someone) |
| お会計 | okaikei | bill/check |
| すみません | sumimasen | excuse me/I'm sorry |
| いただきます | itadakimasu | let's eat (said before meals) |
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