Question
I’m visiting Japan for the first time and want to experience traditional Japanese food. However, I’m a vegetarian. How can I ask if a dish contains meat or fish in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
この料理（りょうり）には肉（にく）や魚（さかな）が入（はい）っていますか。
Kono ryoori niwa niku ya sakana ga haitteimasuka?
Does this dish contain meat or fish?
This is a very useful question when you’re dining in Japan and want to ensure your meal aligns with your dietary preferences.
– “Kono ryoori” means “this dish.”
– “Niwa” marks the location or thing being referred to.
– “Niku” means “meat,” and “sakana” means “fish.”
– “Ya” is used to list items, similar to “and” in English, often implying there might be more than the listed items.
– “Haitteimasuka” means “does it contain?” or “is included?”
If you’re specific about another ingredient, you can replace “niku ya sakana” with that ingredient. Enjoy your culinary journey in Japan!
