English–Japanese
“buffet” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibaikingu
Example
昼ご飯はバイキングにしました。hiru go han wa ba i ki n gu ni shi ma shi ta
I chose a buffet for lunch.
How to say “buffet” in Japanese
“Buffet” in Japanese is バイキング (baikingu).
In Japanese, Viking uses the name of Norse seafarers for a dining style in which each person freely selects food from a common spread.
Example sentences with バイキング
ホテルでは朝食をバイキングで楽しめます。ho te ru de wa chō shoku o ba i ki n gu de tano shi me ma su
At the hotel, you can enjoy a buffet for breakfast.
Tips for using バイキング
- A Japanese restaurant may advertise バイキング (baikingu) for a buffet, but an English-speaking diner usually associates Viking with Norse history rather than with a meal.