Pronunciation of 'レストラン'
The word 'レストラン' originates from French and is commonly used in Japanese to mean 'restaurant,' referring to a place where meals are served. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in English and Japanese.
Word Origin
The word 'レストラン' is borrowed from French ('restaurant') and adapted into Japanese.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A place where meals are prepared and served to customers.
Pronounced as 'RES-tuh-rahn,' with stress on the first syllable. 'Res' as in 'rest,' 'tuh' as in 'to,' and 'rahn' as in 'ron.'
日本語
飲食店、特に洋食を提供する店。
「レストラン」は「れすとらん」と発音します。「れ」は舌先を上の歯茎に軽く当てて、「す」は「su」、「と」は「to」、「らん」は「ran」と発音します。