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What are some useful questions to ask when talking about food in Japanese

日本語学習者のための日常生活に欠かせない質問: What are some useful questions to ask when talking about food in Japanese
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Here are some useful questions to ask when talking about food in Japanese, especially useful for dining situations or discussing Japanese cuisine:

  • これはなんですか？ (Kore wa nandesuka?) — What is this?
  • これは辛いですか？ (Kore wa karai desuka?) — Is this spicy?
  • これは甘いですか？ (Kore wa amai desuka?) — Is this sweet?
  • これは酸っぱいですか？ (Kore wa suppai desuka?) — Is this sour?
  • これは苦いですか？ (Kore wa nigai desuka?) — Is this bitter?
  • …が入っていますか？ (… ga haitte imasuka?) — Does this have … in it? (Useful for checking ingredients, allergy concerns)
  • おすすめは何ですか？ (Osusume wa nan desu ka?) — What do you recommend?
  • 玉ねぎを抜きにしてもらえますか？ (Tamanegi o nuki ni shite moraemasuka?) — Can I have this without onions? (Substituting or customizing orders)
  • 英語のメニューはありますか？ (Eigo no menyuu wa arimasu ka?) — Do you have an English menu?
  • ベジタリアンメニューはありますか？ (Bejitarian menyuu wa arimasu ka?) — Do you have a vegetarian menu?
  • これは何の肉ですか？ (Kore wa nan no niku desu ka?) — What kind of meat is this?
  • どんな料理ですか？ (Donna ryouri desu ka?) — What kind of dish is this?

These questions help clarify what the food is, its flavor profile, ingredients, and accommodate dietary preferences or restrictions, making conversations about food smoother in Japanese contexts.

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