Japanese · Food & Drink
レストラン
resutoran
Restaurant
Beginnernoun
Definition
A Western-style restaurant. Japanese-style restaurants are called 食堂 (shokudou) or 料理屋 (ryouriya).
Example
このレストランは評判がいいです。
This restaurant has a good reputation.
Etymology
The word レストラン (resutoran) is a loanword from the French term 'restaurant,' which gained popularity in Japan during the Meiji period as Western dining customs were embraced.
How & Where It’s Used
レストラン (resutoran) is commonly used in urban settings and is typically associated with a more formal dining experience. The term is used in both spoken and written Japanese.