VocabJLPT N1
order
NounSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. order
  2. 2. reservation
  3. 3. order
  4. 4. order (of magnitude)
This loanword from English refers to a command, instruction, or an order placed (such as at a restaurant). It is commonly used in business or service contexts, like ordering food or giving directions to a subordinate.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Alright, no deliberating today — I'm ordering the usual!

Sentence 2

Have you already decided what to order?

Sentence 3

That one comment, and everyone ended up ordering the same thing!

Sentence 4

I was in a hurry, so I just ordered the usual.

Sentence 5

I'll just order water for now!