Translation guide
How to express 'serving' in Japanese, covering portions of food, the act of serving, and related uses.
Referring to a portion or helping of food, such as a serving of rice or vegetables.
Standard word for one serving or portion of food, often used in restaurants or recipes.
This dish has a small serving.
Refers to a serving or helping, often used in compound words like 大盛り (large serving).
Specifically a serving of rice, using the counter for bowls of rice.
Describing the action of serving food or drinks to someone.
Formal term for providing or serving food/drinks, often used in business or service contexts.
Indicating how many people a dish can serve or the size of a serving.
Suffix meaning 'servings for X people'. Attach to a number.
Referring to serving in a role, such as serving on a committee or serving a purpose.
一人前 is a standard measure for one portion, while 盛り is more about the amount heaped on a plate and is often used in compounds like 大盛り (large serving).
Please give me a serving of rice.
A large serving, please.
The servings at this restaurant are generous.
One serving of rice, please.
Serving of drinks is until 5 PM.
Common verb meaning 'to serve' or 'to bring out' food/drinks, casual and widely used.
Please serve tea to the guests.
It's time to serve dinner.
Specifically means to arrange or plate food attractively when serving.
To serve the food beautifully on a plate.
This recipe serves 4 people.
I bought ingredients for two servings.
Refers to quantity or amount, often used in recipes for serving sizes.
Please tell me the amount for one serving.
To serve in a role or position, e.g., serve as president.
He is serving as the chairman.
To be useful or serve a purpose.
This tool serves various purposes.