Definition of izakaya in English:
izakaya
nounPlural izakayas ɪzəˈkʌɪəēˈzäkəyə
A type of Japanese bar in which a variety of small, typically inexpensive, dishes and snacks are served to accompany the alcoholic drinks.
late-night shopping and drinks at a local izakaya are musts as evening rolls over Tokyo
Example sentencesExamples
- To celebrate the occasion an evening full of Izakayas and Karaoke is on order.
- Not 4 minutes later we happened upon a small izakaya.
- They all meet up and head off to an izakaya for some food, beer, and good conversation.
- Ah yes, nothing more comfortable and relaxing than a small Izakaya especially when you know the owner.
- On Friday night I went to the izakaya with the Mori girls.
- He took me to a small local Izakaya run by a guy who used to be closely affiliated with the Yakuza.
- There used to be only 1 authentic izakaya around here, but in the last 2 years or so, quite a few have opened up.
- Although you probably won't find the dish in a tiny izakaya back in Tokyo, it is served here with a rustic wooden teaspoon.
- Can't wait to get back into an izakaya this summer!
- After meeting under the big TV screen next to Shinjuku station we set off to find an Izakaya.
Origin
Japanese, from iru 'to be in a place' + sakaya 'liquor shop'.