Phrase lesson

How do you say "I'm vegetarian" in Japanese?

Restaurant食事制限

I'm vegetarian

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

ベジタリアンです

ベジタリアン です

bejitarian desu

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use ベジタリアンです (bejitarian desu) at a restaurant when you need to explain your dietary restriction quickly.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first.
  • You do not need to rebuild it word by word at the beginning.

Core words

  • ベジタリアン: vegetarian.

Practical note

This is useful, but it may not explain every detail. If needed, add a concrete line like にくはだめです (niku wa dame desu) or ask about fish stock separately.

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