レストラン

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Common wordJLPTN5Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000

Meanings

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noun

Typically refers to a Western-style restaurant, as opposed to a traditional Japanese eatery (e.g., 食堂, 料亭).

from French

食しょく堂どう
食堂 is a more general term for a dining hall or casual eatery, often Japanese-style, while レストラン implies a Western-style restaurant.
料りょう亭てい
料亭 is a high-end traditional Japanese restaurant, whereas レストラン is used for Western-style dining, from casual to fine dining.

Borrowed from French 'restaurant'.