Japanese

がいしょく
Meaning: eating out; dining out
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

外
食

Example sentences

Since I'm busy on weekdays, I often eat out.
私は料理が下手なので、いつも外食しています。
I am bad at cooking, so I always eat out.
たまには外食をしよう
Let's eat out once in a while.
毎週、日曜日に家族で外食をします。
Every week, I go out to eat with my family on Sundays.
今日は両親の結婚記念日なので、家族で外食をする。
Today is my parents' wedding anniversary, so we're eating out as a family.
給料を一週間で使いきったので、今月は外食を控える。
I used up my salary in one week, so this month I will cut back on eating out.
生活費を切り詰めるために、外食を控えることにした。
In order to cut down on living expenses, I decided to refrain from eating out.
毎日外食ばかりするのは考えものだ。
Eating out every day is something to reconsider.

Usage Notes

Refers to having a meal at a restaurant or other place outside the home.

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