Translation guide
In Japanese, 'takeout' is commonly expressed with the loanword テイクアウト, but native phrases like 持ち帰り are also used. The choice depends on context and formality.
Ordering food to take away from a restaurant or cafe
The most common and widely understood term, used in casual and many service settings.
For takeout, please.
Can I get this to go?
A native Japanese word meaning 'take home'. Often used in more traditional or formal settings, or on signs.
Polite version of 持ち帰り, often used by staff or in customer service.
Taking uneaten food home from a restaurant
Referring to the food you brought home
テイクアウト is a loanword and feels modern/casual. 持ち帰り is native Japanese and can sound slightly more formal or traditional. In many situations they are interchangeable, but 持ち帰り is preferred on signs in older establishments.
We also offer takeout.
Some restaurants, especially high-end or traditional ones, may not permit taking leftovers home. It's polite to ask first using 持ち帰りできますか？
I'd like to order takeout.
Is takeout available?
I'd like to take it home, please.
Do you have containers for takeout?
Is it for takeout?
Can I get this to go?
I reheated the takeout food.