Japanese Conversation · Level 21
90 words
Japanese word
ダイニング
Pronunciation
Romajidainingu
Meaning
- noundining room
Example
家族はダイニングで食事をします。ka zoku wa da i ni n gu de shoku ji o shi ma su
My family eats in the dining room.
More examples
新しいダイニングには大きな窓があります。atara shi i da i ni n gu ni wa ō ki na mado ga a ri ma su
The new dining room has a large window.
Core concept
Refers to a space set aside for eating meals, especially a room in a home.
Common phrases
ダイニングでda i ni n gu de
in the dining room
ダイニングの照明da i ni n gu no shō mei
dining room lighting
ダイニングテーブルda i ni n gu tē bu ru
dining table
Similar words
食堂shokudō: A room or space for eating meals, including one in a school or other facility.
食事室shokujishitsu: A room intended mainly for eating meals, particularly in a private home.
Definition in Japanese
食事をするために設けた部屋。shoku ji o su ru ta me ni mō ke ta heya
Word origin
ダイニング (dainingu) is a Japanese shortening of the English phrase dining room; dining is formed from dine, meaning "to eat a meal".
Usage tips
- In Japanese, ダイニング (dainingu) usually means the room itself, while English uses dining for an activity or as a modifier and normally says dining room for the room.