EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place name to greet someone arriving at a specific location.
日本語: 特定の場所へ到着した人を歓迎するときは、「Welcome to」の後ろに場所の名前を続けます。
Welcome to our home.
我が家へようこそ。
EN: In English-speaking service industries, it is standard to greet customers with the time of day (Good morning/afternoon/evening) followed by a welcome message.
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe your impression of something's appearance.
日本語: ものの外観から受ける印象を説明するときは、「look + 形容詞」を使用します。
That cake looks delicious.
そのケーキは美味しそうに見えます。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to give a small compliment when entering a shop or someone's home to start a friendly conversation.
EN: Use 'Is this your first time...?' to ask if someone has experienced something before. It is a common way to start a friendly conversation.
日本語: 相手に以前~した経験があるかどうかを尋ねるときは、「Is this your first time...?」を使用します。フレンドリーに会話を始める際の定番の表現です。
Is this your first time in Taiwan?
台湾に来たのはこれが初めてですか?
EN: In Western service culture, staff often engage in 'small talk' to make customers feel welcome. Asking if it's a customer's first time is a standard way to offer extra help or explain the menu.
EN: Use 'just' with the past tense to talk about something that happened a very short time ago.
日本語: 直近に起こったばかりの出来事を表すには、過去形動詞とともに 'just' を使用します。
I just finished my homework.
宿題が終わったところです。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to provide a small piece of background information after a 'Yes/No' answer to keep the conversation flowing and friendly.
EN: Use 'Here is...' to give or show something to someone who is close to you.
日本語: 近くにいる人にものを手渡したり、何かを見せたりするときは、「Here is...」を使用します。
Here is your coffee.
こちらがご注文のコーヒーです。
EN: In Western restaurants, servers often use enthusiastic phrases like 'That's great!' to build rapport with customers and create a welcoming atmosphere.
EN: Use 'There are' to say that more than one thing exists. Follow it with a plural noun.
日本語: 2つ以上のものが存在することを表すには、「There are」を使用します。後ろには複数名詞を続けます。
There are many books on the table.
机の上にたくさんの本があります。
EN: In Western restaurants, it is common to express positive feelings about the menu or the atmosphere to the server as a form of polite small talk.
EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask about possessions, conditions, or facts in the present tense.
日本語: 相手が現在所有しているもの、状況、または事実について尋ねるときは、「Do you have...?」を使用します。
Do you have any questions?
何か質問はありますか?
EN: In Western countries, restaurants take food allergies very seriously. It is common for servers to ask about allergies to ensure the safety of the customers.
EN: Use the pattern 'be allergic to + [something]' to talk about things that make you sick or cause a reaction.
日本語: 何らかの物質に対してアレルギーがあることを表すときは、「be allergic to + [事物]」の構文を使用します。
I am allergic to cats.
私は猫アレルギーです。
EN: In Western countries, food allergies are taken very seriously in restaurants. Servers will often ask about allergies to ensure customer safety.
EN: Use 'will' to make a promise or offer to do something for someone right now.
日本語: 約束をしたり、その場で誰かに何かをしてあげることを申し出たりするときは、「will」を使用します。
I will help you with your bags.
バッグを持ってあげますね。
EN: In Western restaurants, servers take food allergies very seriously. Marking dishes or checking with the chef is a standard safety procedure to prevent allergic reactions.
EN: Use 'Do you have...?' to ask if someone possesses something or if something is available. It is a common way to start a question in the present tense.
日本語: 相手が何かを持っているか、あるいは何かがある(存在する)かを尋ねるときは、「Do you have...?」を使用します。現在形での非常に一般的な質問文です。
Do you have a menu?
メニューはありますか?
EN: In Western restaurants, it is very common and polite to ask the server for a recommendation if you are unsure what to order. Servers are usually happy to share the most popular dishes.
EN: Use 'is' to connect a singular subject (the grilled chicken) with a description (very popular).
日本語: 単数主語(the grilled chicken)と形容詞による説明(非常に人気がある)を結びつけるには、「is」を使用します。
The pizza is very delicious.
このピザはとてもおいしいです。
EN: In Western restaurants, servers often use enthusiastic words like 'popular' or 'best-seller' to help customers decide what to order.
EN: Use 'comes with' to describe what side dishes or items are included with a main meal.
日本語: メイン料理に付いてくるサイドメニューや付属品を説明するときは、「comes with」を使用します。
The burger comes with french fries.
このハンバーガーにはフライドポテトが付いています。
EN: In Western restaurants, many main courses automatically include 'sides' like salad, fries, or bread. You don't usually need to order these separately if the menu says it 'comes with' them.
EN: Use 'sound + adjective' to give an opinion about something you just heard.
日本語: 今聞いたことに対して意見や感想を述べるときは、「sound + 形容詞」を使用します。
That sounds interesting.
それは面白そうですね。
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, asking about the spiciness of a dish is very common, as 'spicy' can range from mild to very hot depending on the restaurant.
EN: Use 'if' to talk about a condition. It connects a possible action with a result.
日本語: 条件について話すときは 'if' を使用します。可能な行動とその結果を結びつける働きをします。
We can go to the park if you are free.
もし時間があれば、公園に行けますね。
EN: In Western restaurants, servers often offer to customize dishes (like adding spice or removing ingredients) to ensure customer satisfaction. 'If you want' is a polite way to offer these options without being pushy.
EN: Use 'I will have' or 'I'll have' when making a decision at the moment of ordering food or drinks.
日本語: 注文時にその場でメニューを決める際は、「I will have」または「I'll have」を使用します。
I will have the beef burger, please.
ビーフハンバーガーをください。
EN: In English-speaking countries, adding 'please' at the end of an order is essential for polite communication with service staff.
EN: Use 'would like' to politely ask what someone wants. It is more formal and polite than using 'want'.
日本語: 相手が何を望んでいるかを丁寧にお伺いするときは、「would like」を使用します。直接的な「want」よりもフォーマルで丁寧な表現です。
What would you like to eat?
何になさいますか?
EN: In English-speaking restaurants, servers often use 'would like' to show respect and provide a professional service experience. It is the standard way to take an order.
EN: Use 'Can I have...?' to politely ask for something you want to buy or receive, especially in a restaurant or shop.
日本語: レストランやショップなどで、購入したいものや受け取りたいものを丁寧に頼むときは、「Can I have...?」を使用します。
Can I have a coffee, please?
コーヒーを一杯いただけますか?
EN: In many English-speaking countries, 'iced tea' is often served unsweetened by default in some regions (like the Northern US) or pre-sweetened in others (like the Southern US). It's common to ask for sugar or lemon on the side.
EN: Use 'will be' + adjective to talk about a future state or situation.
日本語: 将来の状態や状況について話すときは、「will be」+形容詞を使用します。
The shop will be open tomorrow.
この店は明日営業します。
EN: In Western service culture, 'Of course' is a very common and polite way to say 'Yes' or 'I will do that immediately' when responding to a customer.
EN: Use 'really' before an adjective to add emphasis and show that a feeling is strong.
日本語: 形容詞の前に「really」を使うと、その感情や状態が非常に強いことを強調できます。
I am really tired after work.
仕事の後でとても疲れています。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common and polite to use a person's first name once you know it, even in service industry settings like cafes.
EN: Use 'Here is...' to present or hand something to someone. It is a polite way to show what you are giving them.
日本語: 誰かにものを提示したり手渡したりするときは、「Here is...」を使用します。相手に何を与えているかを丁寧に伝える表現です。
Here is your key.
こちらがお客様の鍵です。
EN: In Western restaurants, servers often announce each dish as they place it on the table to ensure the order is correct and to be polite.
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe the appearance or impression of something.
日本語: ものの見た目や印象を説明するときは、「look」+形容詞を使用します。
The cake looks delicious.
このケーキは美味しそうに見えます。
EN: In Western culture, it is common and polite to verbally appreciate the presentation of food when it is served, as it shows respect to the chef and server.
EN: Use 'better than' to compare two things when one has a higher quality than the other.
日本語: 2つのものを比較し、一方のほうが他方よりも質が高い(優れている)ことを表すには、「better than」を使用します。
This movie is better than the last one.
この映画は前作よりも面白いです。
EN: In Western culture, it is common and polite to give enthusiastic feedback to the server or chef if you enjoy the food. Phrases like 'better than I expected' are seen as a high compliment.
EN: Use 'I am glad (that) + [sentence]' to express happiness about a specific situation or fact.
日本語: 特定の状況や事実について嬉しい気持ちを表すときは、「I am glad (that) + [文]」を使用します。
I am glad you are here.
あなたがここにいてくれて嬉しいです。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, service staff often use 'I'm glad...' or 'I'm happy...' to show they care about the customer's satisfaction, which helps build a friendly atmosphere.
EN: Use 'Can I have...?' to politely ask for something you want or need in a restaurant or shop.
日本語: レストランやショップで欲しいものや必要なものを丁寧にお願いするときは、「Can I have...?」を使用します。
Can I have some water, please?
お水をいただけますか?
EN: In North American restaurants, it is common to ask for the 'check' at the end of the meal. In many places, the server will not bring it until you ask for it, as they don't want to rush you.
EN: Use 'Your total is [amount]' to tell someone the final price they need to pay in a shop or restaurant.
日本語: ショップやレストランで、客に最終的な支払金額を伝えるときは、「Your total is [金額]」を使用します。
Your total is twenty pounds.
お会計は合計で20ポンドになります。
EN: In the United States, the 'total' usually includes sales tax, but in a casual cafe setting, the price on the menu might already be the final price or tax is added at the register.
EN: Use 'Here you go' when you are handing something to another person.
日本語: 人にものを手渡すときは、「Here you go(どうぞ)」というフレーズが使えます。
Here you go. This is your coffee.
どうぞ。ご注文のコーヒーです。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to say 'Here you go' when handing over money or a credit card to a server. Adding a compliment about the food is also a common way to show appreciation.
EN: Use 'Please' + 'Verb' to make a polite request or invitation. This is a polite way to tell someone what to do.
日本語: 丁寧な依頼や招待を表すには、「Please」+「動詞」を使用します。相手に何をしてほしいかを丁寧に伝える表現です。
Please sit down.
どうぞおかけください。
EN: In English-speaking countries, 'Please come back again soon' is a standard polite closing used by staff in restaurants and shops to encourage repeat business.
EN: Use 'I will!' as a short answer to show you agree to do something mentioned previously (in this case, 'come back again').
日本語: 直前に言われたこと(この文脈では「またのお越しをお待ちしております」など)を行うと同意を示す簡短な返答として、「I will!」を使用します。
Please call me later. I will!
後で電話してくださいね。――ええ、わかりました!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common and polite to use the server's name if they have introduced themselves or are wearing a name tag. It creates a friendly connection.
IPA発音、定義、例文、インタラクティブクイズ付きの重要な単語。
文中での意味: 選択肢、選べるもの
文中での意味: アレルギー反応
文中での意味: おすすめ、推せん
文中での意味: (焼き網などで)直火焼きした
文中での意味: 人気のある、流行している
文中での意味: 新鮮な
文中での意味: スパイシーな、辛い
文中での意味: 美味しい
文中での意味: 予想、期待
文中での意味: お会計、伝票
種類タグ、二言語の定義、使い方の説明、例文を含むフレーズ。
to not hurry; to use as much time as you need
ゆっくりでいいですよ、急がなくていいです
having a medical condition that causes a bad reaction to a specific substance
…にアレルギーがある
to be provided or included with something else
付いてくる、付属する
said when you are handing something to someone
はい、どうぞ
The written statement of the cost of the food and drinks consumed in a restaurant.
お勘定 / 伝票
The specific items of food or drink that a customer asks for in a restaurant.
注文内容 / 料理