Japanese word

グルメ

Pronunciation

Romajigurume

Meaning

  • noungourmet food

Example

旅行ではグルメを楽しみます。ryo kō de wa gu ru me o tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy gourmet food when I travel.

Illustration for グルメ (gourmet food)

More examples

この店では季節のグルメが人気です。ko no mise de wa ki setsu no gu ru me ga nin ki de su

Seasonal gourmet food is popular at this restaurant.

Core concept

Describes food valued for refined taste and high quality, often enjoyed as a special part of an experience.

Common phrases

  • グルメを楽しむgu ru me o tano shi mu

    enjoy gourmet food

  • ご当地グルメgo tō chi gu ru me

    local specialty food

Similar words

ご馳走gochisō: Food prepared or served as a special treat, often for a guest or celebration.
美食bishoku: Refined cuisine enjoyed as a special pleasure, with emphasis on the art of eating well.

Definition in Japanese

味や品質にこだわった料理や食べ物。aji ya hin shitsu ni ko da wa tta ryō ri ya ta be mono

Word origin

The Japanese noun グルメ (gurume, "gourmet food") comes from French gourmet, a word for a person with refined taste in food.

Usage tips

  • In English, gourmet usually modifies a noun, while Japanese グルメ (gurume) can stand alone for high-quality food.

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