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Learn Japanese by Ordering Ramen

Ramen Shop ラーメン屋 — Slurping Without Shame

Order your perfect bowl with confidence. Noodle firmness, broth richness, extra chashu - you'll never point at pictures again.

137 words · 6 chapters

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Why This Book?

Most ramen shops in Japan have no English menu and use ticket vending machines where you pay before sitting down. Without the right vocabulary, you might miss free upgrades like 大盛り無料 (free large portion), get confused when staff ask about customization, and struggle to read the menu. This book prepares you for the real ramen shop experience.

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4 Broth Types

醤油, 味噌, 塩, 豚骨 - know what you're ordering

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Ticket Machines

券売機 navigation - buttons, prices, change

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Customization

硬め, 濃いめ, 多め - get your perfect bowl

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Real Conversations

Staff questions and your responses

What You'll Learn

1

Ramen Basics

20 words

Learn the four main broth types, noodle terminology, essential toppings, and basic dining vocabulary.

ラーメン ramen
醤油しょうゆ soy sauce
味噌みそ miso
豚骨とんこつ pork bone broth
替え玉かえだま extra noodles
...and 15 more
2

Ticket Machine & Ordering

25 words

Navigate the ticket vending machine (券売機) found at most ramen shop entrances.

券売機けんばいき ticket machine
食券しょっけん meal ticket
大盛りおおもり large portion
餃子ぎょうざ dumplings
無料むりょう free
...and 20 more
3

Customization Options

25 words

Master noodle firmness, broth richness, oil amount, and Hakata-style terms like バリカタ.

硬めかため firm noodles
濃いめこいめ rich flavor
多めおおめ extra amount
ニンニク garlic
マシマシ double extra
...and 20 more
4

Staff Phrases

18 words

Understand what staff say - from greetings to customization questions.

いらっしゃいませ welcome
何名様ですかなんめいさま how many?
麺の硬さはめんのかたさ noodle firmness?
お待たせしました sorry for wait
ごゆっくりどうぞ please enjoy
...and 13 more
5

Your Phrases

24 words

Speak confidently - from entering to ordering to leaving.

すみません excuse me
一人ですひとりです one person
硬めでかためで firm please
替え玉ください extra noodles please
ごちそうさま thanks for meal
...and 19 more
6

Signs & Menus

25 words

Read signs and menus - from open/closed to condiment names.

営業中えいぎょうちゅう open
売り切れうりきれ sold out
大盛り無料 large free
人気にんき popular
税込ぜいこみ tax included
...and 20 more

Pro Tips

大盛り無料 means "free large portion" - just say 大盛りで (ōmori de) when ordering to get 1.5x noodles at no extra charge.
Slurping is polite in Japan. It cools the noodles, aerates the broth to enhance flavor, and shows the chef you're enjoying your meal.
替え玉 (kaedama - extra noodles) - order while you still have soup left. Usually only 100-200 yen.
水セルフ (mizu serufu) signs mean water is self-service. Find the dispenser near the entrance or counter.
麺の硬さは? (men no katasa wa) - staff asking noodle firmness. Say 硬めで for firm, 普通で for regular, or 柔らかめで for soft.

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These 137 words are just the beginning. Here's how our app helps you actually remember them.

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