Casual — to friend
Izakaya · Culture
この「お通し」って何？ — What is this "Otoshi"? (Izakaya · Culture, Casual — to friend, JLPT N4)
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この「お通し」って何？
この「おとおし」ってなに？
What is this "Otoshi"?
Romaji: Kono "otooshi" tte nani? / Reply Romaji: Aa, sore 'otoshi' dayo. Sekidai mitai na mono dakara, toriaezu tabete mite!
Reply
ああ、それ「お通し」だよ。席代みたいなものだから、とりあえず食べてみて！
ああ、それ「おとおし」だよ。せきだいみたいなものだから、とりあえずたべてみて！
Oh, that's 'Otoshi'. It's like a cover charge, so just go ahead and eat it!
Gesture & etiquette
Point casually at the small dish with a smile and gesture for your friend to try it.
Do not complain about the charge; it is a mandatory custom in many Japanese izakayas.
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