Meaning

Primary

Order

Alternative

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
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

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

Common Word Combinations

  • 注文をする

    to order

    注文を受ける

    to receive an order

    注文を出す

    to place an order

Context Sentences

スタバの注文の仕方がいまいちよく分からないんだけど。

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

まさか注文するのをわすれてたりしないよね。

You didn't forget to place an order, did you?

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