Japanese dictionary
How to say "dinner" in Japanese
晩ご飯ばんごはん · bangohan
"Dinner" in Japanese is 晩ご飯 (bangohan) or 夕ご飯 (yūgohan) in conversation. On hotel plans and schedules, 夕食 (yūshoku) is common.
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Ways to say "dinner" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 晩ご飯ばんごはん · bangohan | Dinner. Everyday word. |
| 夕ご飯ゆうごはん · yūgohan | Dinner. Everyday word. |
| 夕食ゆうしょく · yūshoku | Dinner. Formal. |
| ディナーでぃなー · dinā | Dinner (at a restaurant). |
How to use it
A business dinner is often called 会食 (kaishoku).
Restaurant menus may use ディナー (dinā) for dinner courses.
Example sentences
- 晩ご飯は何を食べましたか。Bangohan wa nani o tabemashita ka.What did you have for dinner?
- 一緒に夕ご飯を食べませんか。Issho ni yūgohan o tabemasen ka.Would you like to have dinner together?
- 夕食は旅館で食べます。Yūshoku wa ryokan de tabemasu.We'll have dinner at the ryokan.
- 明日はお客様と会食があります。Ashita wa okyakusama to kaishoku ga arimasu.I have a business dinner with a client tomorrow.
- ディナーコースを予約しました。Dinā kōsu o yoyaku shimashita.I booked a dinner course.
- 晩ご飯の前にジムに行きます。Bangohan no mae ni jimu ni ikimasu.I go to the gym before dinner.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is 会食?
会食 (kaishoku) is a business meal, such as dinner with clients or partners.
What is the difference between 晩ご飯 and 夕食?
Both mean dinner. 晩ご飯 (bangohan) is everyday speech. 夕食 (yūshoku) is formal and appears on hotel plans and schedules.
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