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居酒屋
izakaya
Description
居酒屋は、お酒やいろいろな料理を楽しめる日本のお店です。
An 居酒屋 is a Japanese place where you can enjoy alcohol and various dishes.
仕事のあとに、友だちと居酒屋へ行く人が多いです。
Many people go to an 居酒屋 with friends after work.
Meanings
居酒屋izakaya
Japanese pub serving drinks and small dishes
今夜、駅前の居酒屋で飲みましょう。
Let's drink at the izakaya in front of the station tonight.
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Notes
- Etymology
居 (to stay) + 酒 (sake) + 屋 (shop) — a shop where you stay and drink.
- Nuance
casual, lively spot for after-work drinking, unlike a quiet bar or formal restaurant.
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