How to Say ‘Business dinner’ in Japanese
仕事の会食
shigoto no kaishoku
[shee-goh-toh noh kai-SHOH-koo]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Mentioning 仕事の会食 when booking tells staff you want a calm table, ideally a private room. They may also suggest a set course so ordering doesn't interrupt the conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
仕事
shigoto
[shee-goh-toh]
work; job
Refers to work, occupation, or a job role; common in business and career conversations.
今は営業の仕事をしています。
Right now I work in sales.
の
no
[noh]
of; linking particle
Links two nouns to make “after meals”: ごはんのあと.
ごはんのあとにお薬を飲みます。
I take medicine after meals.
会食
kaishoku
[kai-SHOH-koo]
dinner meeting; business meal
A formal meal shared with others, often for work.
明日は取引先と会食があります。
Tomorrow I have a dinner with a client.
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