Japanese dictionary
How to say "food" in Japanese
食べ物たべもの · tabemono
"Food" in Japanese is 食べ物 (tabemono). For cuisine, such as Japanese food, use 料理 (ryōri): 日本料理.
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Ways to say "food" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 食べ物たべもの · tabemono | Food. |
| 料理りょうり · ryōri | Food; cuisine; dish. |
| 食品しょくひん · shokuhin | Food products (in stores). |
| ご飯ごはん · gohan | Food; a meal. |
How to use it
Packaged food in stores is 食品 (shokuhin).
"Food allergy" is 食物アレルギー (shokumotsu arerugī).
Example sentences
- 好きな食べ物は何ですか。Suki na tabemono wa nan desu ka.What's your favorite food?
- 日本料理が大好きです。Nihon ryōri ga daisuki desu.I love Japanese food.
- 食べられない物はありますか。Taberarenai mono wa arimasu ka.Is there any food you can't eat?
- 食品売り場は地下一階です。Shokuhin uriba wa chika ikkai desu.The food floor is on the first basement level.
- ご飯を食べに行きましょう。Gohan o tabe ni ikimashō.Let's go get something to eat.
- 食物アレルギーはありますか。Shokumotsu arerugī wa arimasu ka.Do you have any food allergies?
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Questions
How do you ask about food restrictions in Japanese?
Ask 食べられない物はありますか (taberarenai mono wa arimasu ka), "Is there anything you can't eat?"
What is デパ地下?
デパ地下 (depachika) is the basement food floor of a Japanese department store, famous for prepared foods and sweets.
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