English–Japanese

“gourmet food” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigurume

Example

旅行ではグルメを楽しみます。ryo kō de wa gu ru me o tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy gourmet food when I travel.

Illustration for グルメ (gourmet food)

How to say “gourmet food” in Japanese

“Gourmet food” in Japanese is グルメ (gurume).

Describes food valued for refined taste and high quality, often enjoyed as a special part of an experience.

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

Example sentences with グルメ

この店では季節のグルメが人気です。ko no mise de wa ki setsu no gu ru me ga nin ki de su

Seasonal gourmet food is popular at this restaurant.

Tips for using グルメ

  • In English, gourmet usually modifies a noun, while Japanese グルメ (gurume) can stand alone for high-quality food.

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