宅配(たくはい)ピザ

たくはいぴざ
noun
delivery pizza
1. delivery pizza
Pizza ordered from a restaurant or chain for home delivery, a popular takeout option in Japan.
今日(きょう)は宅配(たくはい)ピザにしよう。
Let's order delivery pizza today.
宅配(たくはい)ピザを注文(ちゅうもん)した。
I ordered delivery pizza.
宅配(たくはい)ピザのクーポン(くーぽん)があるから使(つか)おう。
I have a delivery pizza coupon, so let's use it.

宅配(たくはい)ピザ means delivery pizza — pizza ordered for home delivery.

WORD FORMATION:
宅配(たくはい) (home delivery) + ピザ (pizza). 宅配(たくはい) itself is 宅(たく) (home) + 配(はい) (distribution).

USAGE:
Major chains like ドミノピザ, ピザーラ, and ピザハット are popular in Japan. Online ordering and app-based discounts are common. Delivery pizza flyers (チラシ) in mailboxes are a familiar sight.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 宅配(たくはい)ピザを頼(たの)む: to order delivery pizza
  • 宅配(たくはい)ピザ屋(や): delivery pizza shop
  • 宅配(たくはい)ピザのチラシ: delivery pizza flyer

RELATED TERMS:

  • デリバリー: delivery (general loanword)
  • 出前(でまえ): food delivery (traditional Japanese term, used for soba, sushi, etc.)
  • テイクアウト: takeout

宅配(たくはい)ピザ uses the modern 宅配(たくはい) system, while 出前(でまえ) evokes the traditional delivery from local restaurants.

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Added 2026.2.3 21:23 · Revised 2026.4.5 20:45
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