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Japanese Restaurant

/ˈdʒæpəˌniːz ˈrɛstərənt/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A dining establishment that specializes in Japanese cuisine.

    "We decided to try the new Japanese restaurant that opened downtown."
  2. 2

    An establishment where traditional Japanese dishes such as sushi, ramen, and tempura are served.

    "The Japanese restaurant offers a wide variety of sushi rolls and noodle dishes."

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The term 'Japanese restaurant' combines 'Japanese', derived from the English adaptation of 'Nihon' (日本), meaning 'Japan', and 'restaurant', which comes from the French 'restaurer', meaning 'to restore' or 'to refresh'. The phrase reflects the cultural exchange and globalization of cuisine, particularly in the late 20th century.

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