Question
I’m at a restaurant in Japan and I have dietary restrictions. I need to ask the staff if a dish contains any shellfish. How do I say “Does this contain shellfish?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
この料理（りょうり）に貝（かい）類（るい）が含（ふく）まれていますか。
Kono ryouri ni kairui ga fukumareteimasuka?
Does this contain shellfish?
This is a critical question for those with dietary restrictions or allergies. Kono ryouri means “this dish”; kairui refers to “shellfish”; and fukumareteimasuka means “is contained?”. Therefore, you can modify this phrase by replacing kairui with any other ingredient you need to check for.
If you have specific dietary concerns, remember to specify clearly what’s included and excluded for safety.
