English–Japanese
“western food” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyōshoku
Example
朝は洋食を食べます。asa wa yō shoku o ta be ma su
I eat Western food for breakfast.
How to say “western food” in Japanese
“Western food” in Japanese is 洋食 (yōshoku).
Centers on food based on Western cooking but reshaped to suit Japanese tastes and dining habits.
Example sentences with 洋食
昼休みには、近くの店で洋食を注文します。hiru yasu mi ni wa chika ku no mise de yō shoku o chū mon shi ma su
I order Western food at a nearby restaurant during my lunch break.
Tips for using 洋食
- English speakers may expect 洋食 (yōshoku) to mean any food from the West, but the term usually refers to Japanese-developed dishes such as curry rice and omurice.