レストラン
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Base noun form. A loanword from English used for restaurants, especially Western-style ones. It's written in katakana as it's a foreign-derived term.
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend outing in Tokyo. They discuss where to go for a special meal.
レストラン
レストラン
restaurant
Everyday Life & SurvivalFood & Dining
Memory Hook
Picture a fancy restaurant sign that says 'Restaurant' — in Japanese, it's almost the same: 『レストラン』 (resutoran, 'restaurant'). 'Restaurant' → レストラン (resutoran).
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『レストラン』 (resutoran, 'restaurant') often refers to Western-style dining establishments. For traditional Japanese eateries, terms like 『居酒屋』 (izakaya, 'pub') or 『食堂』 (shokudō, 'cafeteria') are more common. It's polite to say 『ごちそうさまでした』 (gochisousama deshita, 'thank you for the meal') when leaving.
Forms
Base: レストランBase noun form. A loanword from English used for restaurants, especially Western-style ones. It's written in katakana as it's a foreign-derived term.