Translation guide
The English term 'take-out' refers to food purchased from a restaurant to be eaten elsewhere. In Japanese, this concept is commonly expressed with the loanword テイクアウト, but there are also native expressions and related terms for ordering and packaging.
Referring to food bought at a restaurant to eat off-premises.
The most common and direct equivalent, used in most contexts from fast food to casual dining.
For take-out, please.
This restaurant does take-out.
Native Japanese word meaning 'take-home'. Often used in signs or menus, slightly more formal or traditional feel.
Do you have containers for take-out?
Take-out is an extra charge.
Polite version of 持ち帰り, often used by staff when asking customers.
For here or to go?
Phrases used when ordering food to go.
Referring to the packaging for take-out food.
General term for take-out containers.
Please give me a take-out container.
Specifically a box for take-out, often used for pizza or larger items.
テイクアウト is the everyday loanword used in casual and fast-food settings. 持ち帰り is the native Japanese word, often seen on signs or used in more formal contexts. Both are widely understood.
Can I get this to go?
Is take-out possible?
Do you have a box for take-out pizza?