英語のメニュー
eigo no menyū
The phrase "english menu" in Japanese is 英語のメニュー (eigo no menyū).
The phrase is used to refer to a menu that is written in the English language.
What does it mean word for word?
英語のメニュー is composed of 英語 (eigo) meaning 'English language', の (no) a particle indicating possession or description and メニュー (menyū) meaning 'menu'.
How do you pronounce it?
eigo no menyū
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a menu in English, it is often more effective to look for the sign 英語対応 (eigo taiō), which means 'English language support'. This indicates the staff can actually assist you, rather than just providing a printed sheet.
- Because メニュー (menyū) is written in katakana, it is a visual signal to Japanese readers that the word is a foreign concept. In a traditional Japanese restaurant, you might see the word 品書き (shinagaki) used instead of the katakana version.
- In Japan, an 英語のメニュー might only provide English names for dishes, while the descriptions and prices remain in Japanese.
Examples in context
- 英語のメニューはありますか？Do you have an English menu?This sentence is useful for asking if an English menu is available using the phrase 英語のメニュー.Tatoeba #3549484 by tommy_san, translation #3550080 by CK
- 英語のメニューを見せてください。Eigo no menyū o misete kudasai.Please show me an english menu.
- この店は英語のメニューがありません。Kono mise wa eigo no menyū ga arimasen.This shop does not have an english menu.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are at a restaurant with a foreign tourist.
- 結衣 Yui陽太、英語のメニューがあるか聞いてみて。Yōta, eigo no menyū ga aru ka kiite mite.Yota, please ask if they have an English menu.
- 陽太 Yotaわかった。店員さんに聞いてみるね。Wakatta. Ten'in-san ni kiite miru ne.Okay. I'll ask the staff.
- 陽太 Yotaあ、英語のメニューがあったよ！A, eigo no menyū ga atta yo!Oh, they had an English menu!
- 結衣 Yuiよかった！彼に渡してあげて。Yokatta! Kare ni watashite agete.That's great! Please give it to him.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
