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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
とてもおいしいです
Romanization
Totemo oishii desu
Pronunciation
toh-teh-moh oy-shee dess
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
とてもおいしいです — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "this is delicious".
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FAQ
You say "とてもおいしいです" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Totemo oishii desu", and a simple pronunciation cue is "toh-teh-moh oy-shee dess".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "toh-teh-moh oy-shee dess" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Totemo oishii desu".
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.