セルフサービス
also: セルフ・サービス
Meanings
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self-service
Refers to a system where customers serve themselves, such as in cafeterias, buffets, or gas stations.
This restaurant is self-service.
I refueled at a self-service gas station.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉はセルフサービスだa place operates on a self-service basis
This restaurant is self-service, so you go get your own food.
- セルフサービスにするto make (a place/system) self-service
To cut labor costs, the shop switched to a self-service system.
- セルフサービスで〈物〉を取るto get something oneself, self-service style
Please help yourself to drinks.