How to Say ‘Recommendation / special’ in Japanese
のおすすめ
no o susume
[noh oh soo-soo-meh]
💬 Usage Tip: [の] links nouns, so [きょうのおすすめ] literally means "today's recommendation." [おすすめ] is very common for specials and suggested items.
🇯🇵 In Japan: If you are unsure what to order, asking for [おすすめ] is a great strategy in Japan.
Phrase Breakdown
の
no
[noh]
of
A particle showing connection, like of or for, as in today’s recommendation.
きょうのおすすめを聞かれました。
I was asked about today’s recommendation.
お
o
[oh]
honorable prefix
A polite prefix added to make a word sound more refined or respectful.
おすすめのおは丁寧な感じを出します。
The o in osusume gives a polite feeling.
すすめ
susume
[soo-soo-meh]
recommendation
Something recommended by the restaurant or staff.
店員のすすめを聞いて注文しました。
I listened to the staff’s recommendation and ordered.
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