How do you say "Here is the menu." in Japanese?

"Here is the menu." in Japanese is "こちらがメニューです。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "こちらがメニューです。" mean in English?

"こちらがメニューです。" means "Here is the menu." in English. Usage tip: A very common presenting phrase. Think of it as "This here is the menu."

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How to Say ‘Here is the menu.’ in Japanese

こちらがメニューです。

kochira ga menyuu desu

[koh-chee-rah gah meh-nyoo dess]

💬 Usage Tip: A very common presenting phrase. Think of it as "This here is the menu."

🇯🇵 In Japan: A waiter may place the menu carefully with both hands in more formal restaurants.

Phrase Breakdown

こちらが

kochira ga

this is; here is

Used to present or introduce something politely.

Example

こちらが先生です。

This is the teacher.

Words in this phrase

こちら

kochira

[koh-chee-rah]

this; this one

A polite way to indicate something near the speaker, often used when presenting an item.

Example

こちらがメニューですと笑顔で渡します。

I hand it over with a smile saying, This is the menu.

が

[gah]

subject marker

A particle marking the subject or the item being identified.

Example

こちらが本日の料理です。

This is today’s dish.

メニューです

menyuu desu

it is the menu; here is the menu

A polite statement identifying the item being shown.

Example

これがメニューです。

This is the menu.

Words in this phrase

メニュー

menyuu

[meh-nyoo]

The list of food and drinks available at the restaurant.

Example

メニューを開いておすすめを説明します。

I open the menu and explain the recommendations.

です

desu

[dess]

is; polite copula

A polite form meaning is or am or are, used to state something formally.

Example

人気の料理ですと伝えます。

I tell them, It is a popular dish.

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