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Pronunciation / Transliteration: izakaya
"Nós comemos petiscos deliciosos no izakaya."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A Japanese informal pub or gastropub that serves alcoholic drinks and casual food, typically shared among the table.
"After a long week of work, the colleagues gathered at a local izakaya to unwind over beer and yakitori." - 2
A social gathering spot characterized by a lively, noisy atmosphere where small plates of tapas-style Japanese dishes are consumed.
"The busy izakaya was filled with laughter and the rich aroma of grilled meats."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Japanese words 'i' (to stay) and 'sakaya' (sake shop), originating in the Edo period when sake merchants began allowing customers to drink alcohol on the premises. Over time, it evolved from a simple liquor shop into a casual Japanese pub-style establishment serving food alongside alcoholic beverages.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Izakaya" is said worldwide
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Izakaya
Transliteration: izakaya
"Nous avons dîné dans un izakaya animé hier soir."
Izakaya
Transliteration: izakaya
"Wir trafen uns abends in einem gemütlichen Izakaya."
Izakaya
Transliteration: izakaya
"Ieri siamo stati in un tipico izakaya giapponese."
Izakaya
Transliteration: izakaya
"Fuimos a un izakaya a cenar tapas japonesas."
Izakaya
Transliteration: izakaya
"Nós comemos petiscos deliciosos no izakaya."
इज़ाकाया
Transliteration: izakaya
"हम रात के खाने के लिए एक जापानी इज़ाकाया गए।"
居酒屋
Transliteration: jūjiǔwū
"我们在居酒屋享用了美味的小吃和啤酒。"
이자카야
Transliteration: ijakaya
"우리는 퇴근 후에 이자카야에서 맥주를 마셨다."
居酒屋
Transliteration: izakaya
"金曜日の夜は同僚と一緒に居酒屋に行きました。"
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