Japanese phrase
残さず食べないといけませんか？ noko sa zu ta be na i to i ke ma se n ka
Meaning
Do I have to finish all my food?
When to use it
Asks whether all the food on a plate must be eaten. The wording is polite and direct, often used at home or during a school meal.
Example dialogue
残さず食べないといけませんか？ noko sa zu ta be na i to i ke ma se n ka
Do I have to finish all my food?
無理に食べなくてもいいですよ。 mu ri ni ta be na ku te mo i i de su yo
You do not have to force yourself to eat it.