Question
I’m traveling to Japan and staying at a ryokan (traditional inn). I’ve heard a lot about the Japanese breakfast experience and don’t want to miss it. How do I ask the staff, “What time is breakfast served?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
朝食（ちょうしょく）は何時（なんじ）からですか。
Chooshoku wa nanji kara desuka?
What time is breakfast served?
This is a useful expression to find out the timing of meals at your accommodation. Chooshoku means “breakfast”; nanji kara means “from what time”. You can use this structure to ask about other meals as well, such as “lunch” (昼食, chuushoku) or “dinner” (夕食, yuushoku).
You may want to remember this expression “meal wa nanji kara desuka?” to ensure you don’t miss out on any delicious Japanese meals during your stay.
