イートイン
ītoin
The Japanese phrase for "eat in" is イートイン (ītoin).
This term is used to describe the act of eating a purchased meal on the premises where it was bought, rather than taking it away. You may also see the more formal expression 飲食店で食事する used to describe having a meal at a restaurant.
Meaning: to eat a purchased meal on the premises where one bought it, rather than taking it away (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
ītoin
Did you know?
- The word イートイン is a 'wasei-eigo' term, meaning it was coined in Japan from English words but is not used this way by native English speakers.
- Because イートイン refers to the space as well as the action, a sign saying イートイン usually points to the seating area rather than being a verb.
- In Japan, the concept of イートイン is closely linked to 'konbini' culture, where convenience stores provide a dedicated space for customers to eat quick meals like onigiri or bento.
Examples in context
- 彼らは高級なレストランで食事する。They eat at a fancy restaurant.
- 今夜はホテルのレストランで召し上がってください。Please eat at the hotel's restaurant tonight.
- 明日、家でご飯を食べよう。Let's eat dinner at home tomorrow.
- イートインで食べますか？Iitoin de tabemasu ka?Will you eat in?
- イートインを利用します。Iitoin o riyou shimasu.I will use the eat-in area.
- イートインは空いていますか？Iitoin wa aite imasu ka?Is the eat-in area available?
Example conversation
At a cafe counter, a staff member asks a customer.
- 陽葵 Himariイートインで召し上がりますか？Iitoin de meshiagarimasu ka?Will you be eating in?
- 健太 Kentaはい、イートインでお願いします。Hai, iitoin de onegaishimasu.Yes, eat-in please.
- 陽葵 Himariかしこまりました。こちらのお席へどうぞ。Kashikomarimashita. Kochira no oseki e douzo.Understood. Please take this seat.
- 健太 Kentaありがとうございます。Arigatou gozaimasu.Thank you.
