Translation guide
The English word 'takeaway' has several distinct meanings: a key point or lesson learned, food bought to eat elsewhere, and a restaurant selling such food. This guide helps learners express these concepts naturally in Japanese.
Express the main idea, conclusion, or lesson from an experience or information.
The most direct equivalent for 'main point' or 'gist'. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts.
What's the takeaway from this story?
Please summarize the key takeaways from the presentation.
Literally 'thing(s) learned'. Emphasizes the lesson or insight gained. Very natural in conversation.
What was your takeaway from today's meeting?
Please tell me your takeaways from this experience.
Means 'lesson' or 'moral' (as in a story). Often used for life lessons or moral takeaways.
What is the takeaway from this story?
Literally 'things to take home'. A more literal translation, sometimes used in business contexts for action items or key points.
What are the takeaways from today's discussion?
Refer to food purchased at a restaurant to be eaten off the premises.
Refer to an establishment that primarily sells food for consumption off the premises.
In British English, 'takeaway' is the standard term for food to go, while American English uses 'takeout'. In Japanese, both 持ち帰り and テイクアウト are understood, but テイクアウト is more casual and common in urban areas.
Does this restaurant do takeaway?
Loanword from English 'takeout'. Very common, especially in casual contexts and on menus.
Can I get this to take away?
takeaway coffee
Is that for takeaway?