
Working in kitchen as a food prep: Reading and confirming a ticket or order from the pass
Get Full LessonPractice pronunciation and master this lesson with smart-repetition via the PrettyFluent App
Key Phrases
この伝票を読んでくれる?
kono denpyou o yon de kureru
Can you read this order slip?
ハンバーグ二つです。
hanbaagu futa tsu desu
Two hamburger steaks.
先にサラダを出します。
saki ni sarada o dashi masu
I'll serve the salad first.
Skills You'll Learn
Reading and confirming items on an order slip
伝票の内容を読んで確認する
denpyou no naiyou o yon de kakunin suru
Counting and naming food items in Japanese
料理の名前と数量を日本語で言う
ryouri no namae to suuryou o nihon go de yuu
Explaining order details and service sequence
注文の詳細や出す順番を説明する
chuumon no shousai ya dasu junban o setsumei suru
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are working in a restaurant kitchen in Japan, checking an order slip with a coworker and confirming the dishes, details, and which items should be prepared first.
Emily 、この伝票を読んでくれる?
^FIRST^ kono denpyou o yon de kureru
Emily, could you read this slip for me?
はい。ハンバーグ二つ、サラダ一つです。
hai hanbaagu futa tsu sarada hito tsu desu
Yes. Two hamburg steaks and one salad.
うん、合ってる?
un atsu teru
Mm-hmm, is that correct?
はい、ハンバーグ二つ、サラダ一つ、スープ一つです。
hai hanbaagu futa tsu sarada hito tsu suupu hito tsu desu
Yes, two hamburg steaks, one salad, and one soup.
そうそう。スープもあるね。
sou sou suupu mo aru ne
Right, right. There’s soup too.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
この
kono
This
💬 [この] means "this" for something near the speaker. In a kitchen, you'll often hear it while pointing at a ticket, plate, or ingredient.
🇯🇵 In busy Japanese kitchens, people often point and say short words like [この] to move fast and avoid confusion.
See breakdown →読んでくれる?
yon de kureru
Will you read it for me?
💬 [〜てくれる?] asks someone to do something for you in a casual, friendly way. [読んでくれる?] sounds natural between coworkers.
🇯🇵 Kitchen Japanese often becomes short and casual among staff, especially during rush hour.
See breakdown →この伝票を読んでくれる?
kono denpyou o yon de kureru
Can you read this order slip?
💬 [伝票を] marks the thing being read, and [読んでくれる?] is a casual request. Great phrase when the handwriting or abbreviations are hard to read.
🇯🇵 [伝票] can be handwritten or printed, and confirming it aloud is common to prevent mistakes on the line.
See breakdown →伝票
denpyou
Order slip
💬 [伝票] is a ticket, slip, or written order. In food service, it usually means the order ticket from the pass or register.
🇯🇵 Many Japanese workplaces use specific service words like [伝票], so learning these job nouns gives you a big boost fast.
See breakdown →はい。
hai
Yes.
💬 [はい] is the standard polite "yes." In a workplace, it can also mean "I heard you" or "understood."
🇯🇵 In Japan, [はい] is used a lot for acknowledgment, not just agreement. It keeps communication smooth and respectful.
See breakdown →ハンバーグ
hanbaagu
Hamburger steak
💬 [ハンバーグ] means a Japanese-style hamburger steak, not a burger in a bun. It's a borrowed word written in katakana.
🇯🇵 This is a classic Japanese Western-style dish. If you expect a sandwich, surprise—no bun, just juicy meat!
See breakdown →二つ
futa tsu
Two
💬 [二つ] is the general native Japanese counter for "two things." Very handy when counting dishes casually.
🇯🇵 Japanese has many counters, but [一つ][二つ] are useful all-purpose lifesavers for beginners in the kitchen.
See breakdown →です
desu
Is; are
💬 [です] adds politeness and makes a statement sound complete. In orders, it often works like "that is the order."
🇯🇵 Even in fast workplaces, [です] helps keep speech polite, especially when speaking to senior staff or front-of-house.
See breakdown →ハンバーグ二つです。
hanbaagu futa tsu desu
Two hamburg steaks.
💬 This literally means "[ハンバーグ], two." Very natural for reading tickets aloud: item + quantity + [です].
🇯🇵 Japanese order reading is often short and rhythmic so the whole team can hear and confirm quickly.
See breakdown →Learn this vocabulary list the easy way
Get PrettyFluent for smart practice & lasting retention
More from "Working in kitchen as a food prep"
Similar Japanese Lessons

Number of guests
Restaurant reservations

Checking table availability for specific dates and times.
Restaurant reservations

Setting preferences for seating, such as indoor, outdoor, or specific views.
Restaurant reservations

Exploring options for private or semi-private dining for groups.
Restaurant reservations Part 4

Asking about accessibility features for disabled guests.
Restaurant reservations Part 4

Specifying any dietary restrictions or special requests.
Restaurant reservations Part 2
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
What Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”
Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager