The Vocabulary at a Sushi Bar
This page provides English translations to some Japanese words and phrases that you are likely to hear - or possibly use yourself - in a sushi bar. Hopefully learning a few of these words and phrases will help you feel more comfortable ordering sushi when you visit us.
| Useful Phrases | ||
| Domo | Thank you | |
| Domo arigato | Thank you very much | |
| Dozo | Please | |
| Gaijin | Outsiders, foreigners | |
| Gochiso-sama [deshita] | Traditional phrase closing a meal | |
| Hai | Yes | |
| Hashi | Chopsticks | |
| Itadakimasu | Traditional phrase opening a meal | |
| Itamae | The sushi (or other Japanese) chef | |
| Konichiwa | A greeting, roughly translated as "how are you?" | |
| Omakase | Chef's choice | |
| Okonomi | The practice of ordering sushi a few pieces at a time | |
| Sabinuki | "No wasabi, please." | |
| Sashimi | Sliced or prepared raw fish | |
| Sushi | Anything made with vinegared rice | |