居 酒 屋(いざかや)

いざかや

noun

izakaya; Japanese pub

1. izakaya; Japanese-style pub; tavern

A type of casual Japanese drinking establishment that serves alcoholic beverages along with a variety of small dishes, often used for socializing after work.

居酒屋(いざかや)で飲(の)もう。

Let's go drink at an izakaya.

仕事(しごと)の後(あと)、同僚(どうりょう)と居酒屋(いざかや)に行(い)った。

After work, I went to an izakaya with my colleagues.

この居酒屋(いざかや)は料理(りょうり)が美味(おい)しいと評判(ひょうばん)だ。

This izakaya has a reputation for delicious food.

Cultural note

Izakayas are popular gathering places for friends and coworkers. They typically offer a wide variety of small dishes meant for sharing, along with beer, sake, and other drinks. Many have a casual, lively atmosphere.

Common patterns

居酒屋(いざかや)で飲(の)む (to drink at an izakaya)
居酒屋(いざかや)に行(い)く (to go to an izakaya)

Similar

バー (bar - Western-style)
飲(の)み屋(や) (drinking establishment - informal)

Related Words

Related: 飲(の)み屋(や) (drinking place (informal))

Compare: バー (bar)

Compare: 和食店(わしょくてん) (Japanese restaurant)

Compare: パブ (pub)

Compare: 料理屋(りょうりや) (Japanese restaurant (traditional))

general

Added 2026.2.3 11:58 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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