Polite to Guest
Cultural · Dining
懐石料理は、前菜から始まって、お吸い物、お刺身、焼き物と続いていく形式ですよ。 — Kaiseki cuisine follows a sequence starting from appetizers, then clear soup, sashimi, and grilled dishes. (Cultural · Dining, Polite to Guest, JLPT N3)
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懐石料理は、前菜から始まって、お吸い物、お刺身、焼き物と続いていく形式ですよ。
かいせきりょうりは、ぜんさいからはじまって、おすいもの、おさしみ、やきものとつづいていくけいしきですよ。
Kaiseki cuisine follows a sequence starting from appetizers, then clear soup, sashimi, and grilled dishes.
Romaji: Kaiseki ryouri wa, zensai kara hajimatte, o-suimono, o-sashimi, yakimono to tsuzuite iku keishiki desu yo. / Reply Romaji: Sugoi! Takusan kuru n desu ne.
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すごい！たくさん来るんですね。
すごい！たくさんくるんですね。
Wonderful! There are so many courses.
Gesture & etiquette
When explaining kaiseki, use your hands to suggest a progression from left to right — each course is distinct and arrives in order. Never rush or ask to skip a course. If you're full, it's acceptable to leave a small amount on your plate.
懐石 (kaiseki) is Japan's highest form of traditional multi-course cuisine, typically served at ryokan or high-end Japanese restaurants. The sequence reflects seasonal ingredients and balance across preparation methods. Pacing is slow and deliberate — eating too quickly is considered disrespectful to the chef's craft.