Question
I’m traveling to Japan for the first time and have heard a lot about how delicious Japanese sushi is. However, I’ve never tried it before and I’m a little nervous about ordering at a sushi restaurant. How do I ask the staff, “Can you recommend some sushi for beginners?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
初めて（はじめて）なので、初心者（しょしんしゃ）向け（むけ）の寿司（すし）をおすすめしてもらえますか。
Hajimete nanode, shoshinsha muke no sushi o osusume shite moraemasuka?
Can you recommend some sushi for beginners?
This phrase can be handy when visiting a sushi restaurant for the first time. Hajimete nanode means “since it’s my first time”; shoshinsha means “beginner”; muke means “suitable for”; and osusume shite moraemasuka means “can you recommend?”.
You may want to remember this structure: “shoshinsha muke no item o osusume shite moraemasuka?” when you are new to trying various items in Japan. This can enhance your experience by ensuring you get expert recommendations tailored for newcomers. Enjoy your sushi adventure!
