ラーメン屋
rāmen-ya
The English phrase "ramen shop" is translated into Japanese as ラーメン屋 (rāmen-ya).
A ramen shop refers to a restaurant or small store that specializes in serving ramen noodles.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is a compound noun combining ラーメン (ramen) with the suffix 屋 (ya), which means shop, store or specialist, denoting an establishment that focuses on a specific thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a compound noun formed by combining ラーメン and 屋.
How do you pronounce it?
rāmen-ya
Did you know?
- It is common and socially acceptable to slurp your noodles loudly in a ラーメン屋 to show the chef that the meal is delicious.
- At many high-end or highly specialized ラーメン屋, it is common practice to order and pay at a vending machine before you even sit down at the counter.
- The word ラーメン is actually a loanword from the Chinese 'lamian', which was transliterated into Japanese Katakana.
Examples in context
- 近くのラーメン屋はいつも繁盛してる。The ramen shop nearby is always thriving.This sentence is useful for describing the business status of a nearby ラーメン屋.Tatoeba #11054279 by small_snow, translation #12051334 by Winter
- 近くでおいしいラーメン屋ありませんか？Is there a good ramen shop nearby?This sentence is useful for asking if there is a good ラーメン屋 in the vicinity.Tatoeba #11013952 by KK_kaku_, translation #11014380 by CK
- 人気ラーメン屋に並んだら二時間待ちだった。I waited in line at a popular ramen shop for two hours.This sentence is useful for describing a long wait at a popular ラーメン屋.Tatoeba #10996736 by small_snow, translation #12031352 by Winter
- 東京のラーメン屋Ramen shop in Tokyo
- 大阪のラーメン店Ramen shop in Osaka
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- 健太 Kenta今日のランチ、ラーメン屋に行かない？Kyou no ranchi, ramen-ya ni ikanai?Shall we go to a ramen shop for lunch today?
- 陽葵 Himariいいよ！どこかおすすめはある？Ii yo! Doko ka osusume wa aru?Sure! Do you have any recommendations?
- 健太 Kenta駅のすぐ近くに、おいしいラーメン屋があるよ。Eki no sugu chikaku ni, oishii ramen-ya ga aru yo.There is a delicious ramen shop right near the station.
- 陽葵 Himariじゃあ、そこに決まりね！Jaa, soko ni kimari ne!Then, let's go there!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ラーメン屋, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
