チャイニーズ

noun

Chinese; Chinese-style; Chinese person or language

A katakana word for “Chinese,” especially common in restaurant, fashion, product, or English-like naming contexts. For ordinary reference to a Chinese person or the Chinese language, 中国人 and 中国語 are usually clearer and more standard.

• 駅えき前まえに新あたらしいチャイニーズレストランができた。

  A new Chinese restaurant opened in front of the station.

• このホテルでは和わ食しょく、洋よう食しょく、チャイニーズから朝ちょう食しょくを選えらべる。

  At this hotel, you can choose Japanese, Western, or Chinese food for breakfast.