Japanese word

オーダー

Pronunciation

Romajiōdā

Meaning

  • nounorder

Example

この店では、電話で料理をオーダーできます。ko no mise de wa den wa de ryō ri o ō dā de ki ma su

You can order food by phone at this restaurant.

Illustration for オーダー (order)

More examples

注文の内容を確認してから、オーダーを変更できます。chū mon no nai yō o kaku nin shi te ka ra ō dā o hen kō de ki ma su

You can change your order after checking the details.

Core concept

Centers on making a specific request for food or drinks so that they can be prepared and served.

Common phrases

  • オーダーを入れるō dā o i re ru

    place an order

  • オーダーを確認するō dā o kaku nin su ru

    confirm an order

  • オーダーを取り消すō dā o to ri ke su

    cancel an order

Similar words

注文chūmon: A request for something to be provided, such as a meal, drink, or other product.

Definition in Japanese

飲食店などで、食べ物や飲み物を店員に注文すること。in shoku ten na do de ta be mono ya no mi mono o ten in ni chū mon su ru ko to

Word origin

The Japanese noun オーダー (ōdā, "order") is borrowed from the English noun order and is commonly used for a customer's request for food or drinks.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese restaurant talk, オーダーする (ōdā suru) is a common way to say "to place an order".

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