Japanese word

メニュー

Pronunciation

Romajimenyū

Meaning

  • nounmenu

Example

メニューを見せてください。me nyū o mi se te ku da sa i

Please show me the menu.

Illustration for メニュー (menu)

More examples

レストランに入ったら、まずメニューを見ます。re su to ra n ni hai tta ra ma zu me nyū o mi ma su

When I enter a restaurant, I look at the menu first.

Core concept

Presents a list of dishes and drinks from which a diner can choose.

Common phrases

  • メニューを見るme nyū o mi ru

    look at the menu

  • メニューを見せるme nyū o mi se ru

    show the menu

Similar words

品書きshinagaki: A written list of dishes and drinks available for customers to choose from.
献立kondate: A planned selection of dishes for a meal or a day's meals.

Definition in Japanese

飲食店で、注文できる料理や飲み物を並べて示したもの。in shoku ten de chū mon de ki ru ryō ri ya no mi mono o nara be te shime shi ta mo no

Word origin

メニュー (menyū) is a loanword from English menu, which comes from French menu, meaning a detailed list.

Usage tips

  • In English, menu also names the on-screen list of commands in an app, extending the idea of selectable options beyond food.

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