English–Japanese
“chinese food” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichūka
Example
家族と中華を食べます。ka zoku to chū ka o ta be ma su
I eat Chinese food with my family.
How to say “chinese food” in Japanese
“Chinese food” in Japanese is 中華 (chūka).
Centers on China as a cultural and geographic reference, extending to things identified with Chinese culture, including Chinese food.
Example sentences with 中華
週末は中華を食べに行きませんか。shū matsu wa chū ka o ta be ni i ki ma se n ka
Would you like to go out for Chinese food this weekend?
Tips for using 中華
- When ordering food in Japan, saying 中華 (chūka) usually points to Chinese cuisine rather than to China as a country.