English–Japanese
“bring-your-own” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimochikomi
Example
この店は食べ物の持ち込みができます。ko no mise wa ta be mono no mo chi ko mi ga de ki ma su
This restaurant allows you to bring your own food.
How to say “bring-your-own” in Japanese
“Bring-your-own” in Japanese is 持ち込み (mochikomi).
Refers to taking an item from outside into a place where bringing it in may be allowed, restricted, or prohibited.
Example sentences with 持ち込み
会議室への資料の持ち込みは一人五部までです。kai gi shitsu e no shi ryō no mo chi ko mi wa hito ri go bu ma de de su
You may bring up to five copies of the materials into the meeting room.
Tips for using 持ち込み
- In restaurant English, BYOB commonly means that guests bring their own alcoholic drinks, whereas 持ち込み (mochikomi) can also concern food and other items.