No. 1,807 in Japanese
外食
Eating out.
In a sentence
昨日は家で料理をせずに外食しました。
Yesterday, I ate out instead of cooking at home.
The word '外食' (gaishoku) refers to eating out or dining at a restaurant.
外食は便利ですが、毎日だと健康に良くない場合があります。
Eating out is convenient, but it might not be healthy if done every day.
Here, '外食' is used to discuss the general concept of eating meals outside one's home.
家族と一緒に外食するのは楽しいです。
It is enjoyable to eat out with family.
In this sentence, '外食' emphasizes the social aspect of dining at a restaurant with others.
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