English–Japanese

“takeout” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimochikaeri

Example

お昼は持ち帰りにします。o hiru wa mo chi kae ri ni shi ma su

I will get takeout for lunch.

Illustration for 持ち帰り (takeout)

How to say “takeout” in Japanese

“Takeout” in Japanese is 持ち帰り (mochikaeri).

Expresses the choice to take purchased food away from the place of sale instead of having it there.

Full entry for 持ち帰り: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 持ち帰り

この店では持ち帰りもできます。ko no mise de wa mo chi kae ri mo de ki ma su

This restaurant also offers takeout.

Tips for using 持ち帰り

  • The word 持ち帰り (mochikaeri) is useful beyond spoken orders because Japanese restaurants commonly print it as a category on menus and storefront signs.

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