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注文

Order


Meaning

Order, Request

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

You pour writing onto a form. You're filling out this form to order something new for yourself. It's a formal request to get this new thing (imagine it being something you're excited about ordering right now, and imagine yourself ordering it by pouring writing onto an order form).


Reading

ちゅうもん

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • ご注文

    an order

  • 注文が入る

    to have an order come in

    注文ができる

    can order

    注文が来る

    an order arrives

  • 注文を出す

    to place an order

    注文を受ける

    to receive an order

    注文をする

    to order

Context Sentences

スタバの注文の仕方がよく分からないんだけど。

I don't really understand how to order at Starbucks.

このドレス、ネットで注文できるよ。

You can order this dress online.

それは無理な注文だが、やるっきゃない。

That’s an unreasonable request but we don’t have a choice.


Kanji Composition