Japanese phrases for food & dining

Below are Japanese phrases (日本語) you'll actually use for food & dining. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    お会計をお願いします
    Pronunciation
    o-kaikei o onegai shimasu
    Meaning
    The bill, please
  • Native
    私はベジタリアンです
    Pronunciation
    watashi wa bejitarian desu
    Meaning
    I am vegetarian
  • Native
    とても美味しいです
    Pronunciation
    totemo oishii desu
    Meaning
    It is delicious
  • Native
    二人分のテーブル
    Pronunciation
    futari-bun no tēburu
    Meaning
    A table for two

Frequently asked questions

Are these Japanese phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Japanese, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Japanese text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Japanese after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Japanese regularly, install a system keyboard.

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