“Restaurant” in Japanese is レストラン, pronounced resutoran.
Pronunciation
The word has 5 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
A Western-style restaurant. A Japanese pub is an 居酒屋 (izakaya), and a casual eatery is a 食堂 (shokudō).
Example sentences
- いいレストランを知っていますか。いいレストランをしっていますか。Do you know a good restaurant?
- レストランを予約しました。レストランをよやくしました。I booked a restaurant.
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FAQ
How do you say restaurant in Japanese?
Restaurant in Japanese is レストラン, pronounced “resutoran”.
Is レストラン on the JLPT?
Yes. レストラン (resutoran) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.