English–Japanese

“eating out” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigaishoku

Example

週末は外食します。shū matsu wa gai shoku shi ma su

I eat out on weekends.

Illustration for 外食 (eating out)

How to say “eating out” in Japanese

“Eating out” in Japanese is 外食 (gaishoku).

Describes having a meal away from home as an alternative to preparing and eating it at home.

Full entry for 外食: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 外食

健康のために、毎日の外食を減らしています。ken kō no ta me ni mai nichi no gai shoku o he ra shi te i ma su

For my health, I am reducing how often I eat out.

Tips for using 外食

  • In Japanese conversations about daily routines, 外食 (gaishoku) can describe a regular habit, not just a single meal at a restaurant.

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