Translation of Japanese word "注文する" to English
注文する
ちゅうもんする
[chuumonsuru]
IPA: /tɕʲuːmon/
Meaning
VerbTo set in some sort of order.
How to use
注文する (chuumon suru) — 'to order (food / goods)'. ランチを注文する — order lunch. 注文を受ける — receive an order. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to order (food/goods)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 注文する
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ちゅうもんする
Romaji Transcription: chuumonsuru
Example Sentences
コーヒーを二つ注文します。
コーヒー を ふたつ ちゅうもん します。
I will order two coffees.
昨日ネットで本を注文しました。
きのう ネット で ほん を ちゅうもん しました。
I ordered a book online yesterday.
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Common phrases
- 注文する— to place an order
- ご注文は？— May I take your order?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "注文する" mean?▼
The Japanese word "注文する" means "to order (food/goods)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "注文する"?▼
The word "注文する" is read as "ちゅうもんする" (chuumonsuru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "コーヒーを二つ注文します。".
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