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Going to a restaurant
On this page we will learn simple Japanese words and phrases about
going
to a restaurant. The Japanese word for restaurant is adapted from
English and is Resutoran. When you first enter a restaurant, it
is common in more casual places for the whole staff to shout out 'Irrashaimase', which means welcome.
In the example below, the person is ordering 'A Lunch'. In Japan at
lunchtime, it is common for restaurants to offer lunch sets. They may
offer a choice of 3, and they will be called 'A Lunch', 'B Lunch' and
'C Lunch'.
In a Japanese restaurant, the waiter will bring a glass of water
with some ice in it when you sit down. The Japanese word for water is Mizu. You will also get a 'Oshibori' towel for cleaning your
hands but some people wipe their faces,too.
Many places have a button to call the waiter. In Japan, it is not
customary to leave a tip. When you are finished, you have to bring your
own bill to the counter to pay. Most places give you small bowls and
forks and spoons without asking if you have kids.
Now have a look below to listen and learn simple Japanese words and sentences for going to a restaurant.