チーズなし
chīzu nashi
The English phrase "no cheese" can be expressed in Japanese as チーズなし (chīzu nashi).
This phrase is used as a request or instruction to prepare a food item without adding cheese.
Which one should you use?
While チーズなし is grammatically correct, native speakers more frequently use チーズ抜き when ordering food to specify that an ingredient should be omitted.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Kansai dialect, you can say チーズ入れんで or チーズはいらへん to mean "Don't put any cheese."
How do you pronounce it?
chīzu nashi
Did you know?
- While 抜き means 'removing' an ingredient, it is also used in the phrase 抜き差しならない, which describes a situation where one is completely stuck or helpless.
- Japanese has a specific term, 乳製品アレルギー ('dairy allergy'), which is often used instead of チーズなし to ensure a kitchen removes all traces of cheese for safety rather than just for taste.
- The term 抜き (nuki) is so common in Japanese kitchens that there are specific 'nuki' menus for people with dietary restrictions or preferences.
Examples in context
- かしこまりました、チーズなしでご提供します。Certainly, we will serve it without cheese.
- チーズなしでお願いします。Chīzu nashi de onegaishimasu.No cheese, please.
- このハンバーガーはチーズなしにできますか？Kono hanbāgā wa chīzu nashi ni dekimasu ka?Can I have this hamburger with no cheese?
- チーズなしのピザを注文しました。Chīzu nashi no piza o chūmon shimashita.I ordered a pizza with no cheese.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are ordering food at a cafe.
- 結衣 Yui陽太、何にする？Yōta, nani ni suru?Yota, what are you having?
- 陽太 Yota僕はサンドイッチにするよ。Boku wa sandoitchi ni suru yo.I'll have a sandwich.
- 結衣 Yui私はチーズなしでお願いしようかな。Watashi wa chīzu nashi de onegai shiyō kana.I think I'll ask for mine with no cheese.
- 陽太 Yotaそうだね、その方がいいよ。Sō da ne, sono hō ga ii yo.True, that's a better way to go.
