How to Say ‘Limited-time menu’ in Japanese
期間限定のメニュー
kikan gentei no menyuu
[kee-KAHN gen-TAY noh MEN-yoo]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese restaurants run limited-time items all the time, often tied to a season. Asking about 期間限定 is a normal thing to do and often turns up the best dishes.
Phrase Breakdown
期間
kikan
[kee-KAHN]
period; term
A span of time with a start and end.
この期間は忙しいです。
This period is busy.
限定
gentei
[gen-TAY]
limited
Restricted to a certain time, place, or amount.
数量限定のケーキです。
It's a limited-quantity cake.
の
no
[noh]
of
A linking particle connecting nouns, like 'of' or showing description.
前の方が見やすいです。
The front area is easier to see from.
メニュー
menyuu
[MEN-yoo]
menu
A list or lineup of available foods or options.
新しいメニューを試したい。
I want to try the new menu.
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