Japanese Conversation · Level 34
90 words
Japanese word
カウンター
Pronunciation
Romajikauntā
Meaning
- nouncounter
Example
カウンターでお金を払います。ka u n tā de o kane o hara i ma su
I pay at the counter.
More examples
受付のカウンターで名前を伝えます。uke tsuke no ka u n tā de na mae o tsuta e ma su
I give my name at the reception counter.
Core concept
Describes a designated surface or device used to handle an exchange or keep a count.
Common phrases
カウンター席ka u n tā seki
counter seat
カウンターで払うka u n tā de hara u
pay at the counter
カウンターで注文するka u n tā de chū mon su ru
order at the counter
カウンターに座るka u n tā ni suwa ru
sit at the counter
カウンターで待つka u n tā de ma tsu
wait at the counter
Similar words
レジreji: A cash register or checkout station that handles payment for a purchase.
窓口madoguchi: A designated service point for handling requests, payments, or other exchanges.
受付uketsuke: A desk or area where visitors provide information and receive initial service.
Definition in Japanese
数量を数えたり、料金などをやり取りしたりするために用いる台や器具。sū ryō o kazo e ta ri ryō kin na do o ya ri to ri shi ta ri su ru ta me ni mochi i ru dai ya ki gu
Word origin
The loanword カウンター (kauntā) comes from English counter, which developed through Anglo-French countour from a verb meaning "to count."
Usage tips
- In Japanese restaurants, カウンター (kauntā) can refer to the seating area along the service counter, not only the surface used for payment.
Other meanings
- counting devicenoun