イタリアン
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Meanings
1
noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal use, modifying a noun to mean 'Italian-style' or 'from Italy'. Common in phrases like イタリアンレストラン or イタリアンデザイン.
How about going to an Italian restaurant tonight?
2
Italian food; Italian cuisine
Often used as a shorthand for イタリア料理. Can refer to the cuisine itself or a restaurant serving it.
See also: イタリア料理
Yesterday's lunch was Italian food.
I heard a new Italian restaurant opened in front of the station.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉でイタリアンを食べるto eat Italian food at a place
I ate Italian food at a restaurant near the station.
- イタリアン風の〈物〉an Italian-style ~
This sofa has an Italian-style design.
- イタリアンの店an Italian restaurant (lit. 'a shop of Italian [food]')
A friend told me about a new Italian restaurant.