How to say 'Waitress' in Japanese | ウェートレス

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Meaning

Waitress

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Explanation

The Japanese noun 'ウェートレス (weetoresu)' is a loanword derived from the English word 'waitress'. It specifically refers to a female server in restaurants or cafes. This term is commonly used in casual or modern settings, often in establishments with a Western influence. For example: The waitress brought the menu「ウェートレスがメニューを持ってきた」(うぇーとれすがめにゅーをもってきた). She works as a waitress at a cafe「彼女はカフェでウェートレスとして働いている」(かのじょはかふぇでうぇーとれすとしてはたらいている). Note that in more traditional Japanese contexts, the gender-neutral term '給仕 (きゅうじ)' might be used instead.

Part Of Speech

noun

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2094

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katakana

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