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How to say “no meat” in Japanese

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Japanese · 日本語

polite

Translation

肉なしでお願いします

Romanization

Niku nashi de onegaishimasu

Pronunciation

nee-koo nah-shee deh oh-neh-guy-shee-mahss

When to use it

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

肉なしでお願いします — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "no meat".

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How do you say "no meat" in Japanese?+

You say "肉なしでお願いします" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Niku nashi de onegaishimasu", and a simple pronunciation cue is "nee-koo nah-shee deh oh-neh-guy-shee-mahss".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "nee-koo nah-shee deh oh-neh-guy-shee-mahss" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Niku nashi de onegaishimasu".

When should I use it?+

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.