Translation of Japanese word "レストラン" to English
レストラン
レストラン
[resutoran]
IPA: /ɾesutoɾan/
Meaning
NounAn eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.
How to use
レストラン (resutoran) — 'restaurant' (loanword). イタリアンレストラン — Italian restaurant. ファミレス — family restaurant.
🇬🇧 English
restaurant
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: レストラン
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): レストラン
Romaji Transcription: resutoran
Example Sentences
レストランで夕食を食べました。
れすとらん で ゆうしょく を たべました。
I had dinner at the restaurant.
レストランは予約が必要です。
れすとらん は よやく が ひつよう です。
The restaurant requires a reservation.
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Common phrases
- 人気のレストラン— popular restaurant
- レストランを予約する— book a restaurant
- イタリアンレストラン— Italian restaurant
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Frequency rank: #501 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "レストラン" mean?▼
The Japanese word "レストラン" means "restaurant" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A store that provides meals.".
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