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“food stall” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyatai

Example

夜になると屋台が並びます。yoru ni na ru to ya tai ga nara bi ma su

At night, food stalls line the street.

Illustration for 屋台 (food stall)

How to say “food stall” in Japanese

“Food stall” in Japanese is 屋台 (yatai).

Describes a small, often movable shop set up where people gather to buy food or other goods.

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

Example sentences with 屋台

駅の近くに新しい屋台ができました。eki no chika ku ni atara shi i ya tai ga de ki ma shi ta

A new food stall opened near the station.

Tips for using 屋台

  • At Japanese festivals and on some city streets, 屋台 (yatai) commonly open in the evening and serve quick dishes such as ramen, yakitori, or oden.

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