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B1 noun #7,000 más común 9 min de lectura

献立

kondate Top 7,000

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Explicación 献立 in your Level:

At the A1 level, you can think of '献立' (kondate) as a fancy word for 'what we are eating.' Usually, beginners learn 'メニュー' (menyuu) first because it sounds like English. However, '献立' is very common in daily Japanese life. Imagine you are at home with a Japanese friend. They might ask, 'Today's kondate is curry, okay?' It just means the plan for the meal. You don't need to use it in complex sentences yet. Just remember it relates to food and dinner time. It is a noun, so you can use it with simple 'is' sentences: 'Kondate wa nan desu ka?' (What is the menu?). It's a great word to know if you want to talk about home cooking instead of just eating at restaurants. Think of it as 'The Meal Plan.'

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At the A2 level, you should start distinguishing between 'メニュー' and '献立'. Use 'メニュー' when you are at a restaurant looking at a physical book with pictures. Use '献立' when you are talking about planning a meal or the specific dishes in a set. For example, 'Kondate o kangaeru' (To think about the menu). This level involves more daily life activities, so talking about cooking is common. You might hear a teacher at a school talk about the 'Kondate' for the school lunch. It's a useful word for describing your daily routine. 'I make a kondate every Sunday.' This shows you understand the structure of Japanese daily life. It is also helpful for understanding basic health topics, as 'kondate' often implies a balance of different foods.

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At the B1 level, you should use '献立' to discuss more complex topics like nutrition, household management, and cultural traditions. You should be comfortable using the collocation '献立を立てる' (to plan/draft a menu). At this level, you might explain *why* a certain kondate was chosen—for example, because ingredients are in season or because it's healthy. You will encounter this word in reading passages about Japanese lifestyle or in listening exercises involving family conversations. You should also understand related terms like '献立表' (menu chart). Being able to use '献立' instead of 'メニュー' in the context of home cooking will make your Japanese sound much more natural and 'native-like.' It shows an understanding of the nuance between a physical list and a planned arrangement of dishes.

At the B2 level, you can use '献立' in more formal or professional contexts, such as discussing food education (shokuiku) or the hospitality industry. You should understand that '献立' can involve a deep level of cultural intentionality, especially in 'Kaiseki' cuisine. You might use it to discuss social issues, such as the difficulty of maintaining a healthy '献立' on a low budget, or how '献立' in schools has changed over the decades. At this level, you should also be aware of the word's etymology (offering + establishing) and how it reflects Japanese values of harmony and presentation. You should be able to compare '献立' with 'お品書き' and explain the subtle differences in tone and setting to others.

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At the C1 level, you should be able to use '献立' metaphorically or in highly specialized culinary discussions. You might analyze the '献立' of a historical banquet or discuss the 'art of the kondate' in high-end gastronomy. You can use the word to describe the 'program' or 'structure' of non-culinary events in a literary or slightly archaic sense, though this is rare. Your understanding should include the seasonal nuances—how a '献立' must change to reflect the 'shun' (peak season) of ingredients. You should be able to write detailed essays or give presentations on Japanese food culture, using '献立' to describe the philosophy of meal construction and its impact on national health and longevity.

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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like grasp of '献立' and its place in the broader linguistic landscape. You can identify historical shifts in how the word has been used from the Muromachi period to the present. You understand the nuances of '献立' in classical literature versus modern domestic science. You can engage in professional debates about culinary aesthetics, where the '献立' is treated as a narrative arc for the diner. You are also sensitive to the regional variations in '献立' across Japan and can discuss how global influences are being integrated into the traditional '献立' structure without losing the core Japanese essence. Your usage is flawless, whether in a casual conversation, a medical dietician's report, or a high-level cultural critique.

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献立 en 30 segundos

A Japanese word for 'menu' or 'meal plan' focusing on the selection and balance of dishes.
Commonly used for home cooking, school lunches, and traditional Japanese haute cuisine.
Differs from the loanword 'menyuu' which usually refers to a physical menu card or cafe list.
Frequently paired with the verb 'tateru' meaning to plan or draft the meal schedule.

The word 献立 (こんだて - kondate) is a foundational noun in Japanese that translates most closely to 'menu' or 'meal plan' in English. However, its usage is deeply rooted in the structural and nutritional planning of a meal rather than just the physical list of food items you might find at a fast-food restaurant. While the loanword メニュー (menyuu) is frequently used for the physical menu card or the selection at a Western-style cafe, 献立 carries a nuance of 'arrangement' and 'thoughtful preparation.' It implies a balanced combination of dishes that make up a complete meal, often considering seasonal ingredients, nutritional balance, and the order in which items are served.

Core Concept: The systematic planning of a meal's components, focusing on the harmony between dishes.
Contextual Nuance: Primarily used in domestic settings (home cooking), educational settings (school lunches), and traditional Japanese haute cuisine (Kaiseki).

In a Japanese household, a mother or father might say, 「今日の献立は何にしようかな？」 (What should I make for today's menu/meal plan?), reflecting the daily mental labor of balancing rice, soup, and side dishes (ichiju-sansai). This word is also the standard term for the 'lunch program' in Japanese schools, known as 給食の献立 (kyuushoku no kondate). Here, it emphasizes the nutritional value calculated by dieticians. In a professional context, specifically in traditional Japanese restaurants (Ryotei), 献立 refers to the specific sequence of dishes served to a guest, ensuring that no cooking method or ingredient is redundantly repeated.

一週間の献立を立てることで、食費を節約することができます。
(By creating a weekly meal plan, you can save on food expenses.)

Historically, the word derives from the act of 'establishing' (立) an 'offering' or 'presentation' (献). This origins-based perspective helps understand why the word feels more formal and structured than the casual メニュー. When you use 献立, you are talking about the architecture of the meal itself. It is the blueprint of the dining experience. Therefore, it is rarely used for a single item; it almost always refers to a collective set of dishes that constitute a meal.

栄養バランスの取れた献立を考えるのは大変だ。
(It is difficult to think of a menu that has a good nutritional balance.)

Furthermore, 献立 can occasionally be used metaphorically to describe a program or a plan for an event, though this is less common than its culinary application. In the world of tea ceremonies or formal banquets, the 献立 is the narrative of the event, guiding the guest through a sensory journey. It represents the host's hospitality (Omotenashi) through the selection of ingredients that reflect the current micro-season.

Common Collocations: 献立を立てる (to make a menu), 献立を決める (to decide the menu), 今日の献立 (today's menu).

このレストランの献立は季節ごとに変わります。
(The menu of this restaurant changes every season.)

In summary, while 'menu' is the dictionary definition, 献立 encompasses the labor, the planning, and the artistic arrangement of food. It is a word that highlights the Japanese cultural emphasis on balance and seasonality in eating habits.

Using 献立 correctly involves understanding its role as a noun that often functions with verbs like 立てる (tateru - to set/establish), 決める (kimeru - to decide), or 考える (kangaeru - to think about). Unlike the English 'menu' which can be 'read,' a 献立 is usually 'constructed' or 'planned.' You don't usually 'read' a 献立 unless it is written on a 献立表 (kondatehyou - menu table).

母は毎日、夕食の献立に頭を悩ませている。
(My mother racks her brains every day over the dinner menu.)

In the sentence above, 頭を悩ませる (atama o nayamaseru) means to worry or think hard about something. This highlights that 献立 is a task or a puzzle to be solved. In Japanese schools, students receive a 献立表 at the beginning of the month. This is a grid showing what will be served every day, including calorie counts and allergen information.

Verb Pairing: 立てる (Tateru): Meaning 'to establish' or 'to draft.' Used for the planning phase. Example: 来週の献立を立てる (To draft next week's meal plan).

When discussing traditional Japanese cuisine, such as 懐石料理 (Kaiseki ryouri), the word 献立 is used to describe the progression of the meal. A chef might say, 「本日の献立は、旬の魚を中心にしております」 (Today's menu is centered around seasonal fish). Here, it sounds more sophisticated than using the katakana メニュー.

お正月には特別な献立を用意します。
(We prepare a special menu for the New Year.)

Note that 献立 is rarely used for individual snacks or drinks. It implies a 'meal' (食事). If you are just choosing a drink at a bar, you would use メニュー. If you are planning a five-course wedding banquet, 献立 is appropriate.

彼は献立表を見て、大好物のカレーがあるのを見つけた。
(He looked at the menu chart and found his favorite curry was on it.)

For B1 learners, the challenge is often choosing between 献立 and メニュー. Remember: 献立 is about the 'what' and 'how' of the meal plan, while メニュー is often about the 'list' itself. If you are talking about the *content* of a home-cooked meal, 献立 is the more natural, 'Japanese' choice.

You will encounter 献立 in several specific environments in Japan. Understanding these contexts helps you sound more like a native speaker. The most common place is within the family unit. Parents often discuss the 献立 when grocery shopping or preparing for the week. You'll see it on cooking apps like Cookpad or in recipe books, where sections are titled 'Recommended Menus' (おすすめの献立).

School Settings: Every Japanese elementary and junior high school student is familiar with the 'Kondate-hyou' (menu schedule) distributed every month. It is a source of excitement for students to see when their favorite meals are scheduled.

Another key location is the hospital or elderly care facility. In these environments, the 献立 is strictly controlled for health reasons. Dieticians (栄養士 - eiyoushi) spend their entire day 'making the menu' (献立を立てる) to ensure patients receive the correct nutrients. If you ever work in healthcare in Japan, this word will be part of your daily vocabulary.

病院の献立は薄味ですが、健康的です。
(The hospital menu is lightly seasoned, but it is healthy.)

In traditional Japanese inns (Ryokan), the staff will often present you with a beautifully written お品書き (oshinakaki) which serves as the 献立. While the paper itself is called お品書き, the sequence of the meal they are serving you is the 献立. If you praise the 'menu' to the chef, using the word 献立 shows a deeper appreciation for the thought they put into the dish selection.

テレビの料理番組で、一週間分の献立を紹介していた。
(On a TV cooking show, they were introducing a week's worth of meal plans.)

Lastly, you will hear it in grocery stores. Sometimes supermarkets will have 'Kondate' suggestions near certain ingredients. For example, next to the minced meat, they might have a card saying 'Today's Menu: Mapo Tofu' with a list of other ingredients you'll need. This is a marketing strategy to help busy shoppers decide what to cook.

The most frequent mistake learners make with 献立 is using it in place of メニュー in a modern, casual restaurant. If you are at a Starbucks or a pizza parlor and you ask for the 献立, the staff will understand you, but it will sound very strange—almost like you're asking for a formal nutritional plan for your coffee. Use メニュー for physical menus in Western or casual contexts.

Mistake 1: The 'Physical Card' Confusion: Saying 'Kondate o kudasai' (Please give me the menu) in a cafe. Correct: 'Menyuu o kudasai.'

Another mistake involves the verb choice. In English, we 'make' a menu. In Japanese, while you can say 献立を作る (kondate o tsukuru), it is much more natural to say 献立を立てる (kondate o tateru). Using 立てる emphasizes the planning and 'setting up' of the structure. 作る can sometimes sound like you are physically making the food rather than the plan.

❌ レストランで「献立をください」と言う。
(Correct: メニューをください)

Learners also sometimes confuse 献立 with 料理 (ryouri - cooking/dish). 料理 refers to the food itself, while 献立 refers to the selection and order. If you say 'This kondate is delicious,' it sounds a bit like you are praising the 'plan' rather than the taste. It's better to say 「この料理は美味しい」 or 「この献立の組み合わせは最高だ」 (The combination of this menu is great).

Finally, avoid using 献立 for non-food lists. While it can metaphorically mean a 'program,' it is 99% used for food. If you are talking about a computer menu or a list of options in a game, always use メニュー. Using 献立 for a Windows Start Menu would be a humorous but incorrect usage.

Japanese has several words for 'menu' or 'list of items,' and choosing the right one depends entirely on the setting and the level of formality. Let's compare 献立 with its closest relatives.

メニュー (Menyuu): The most common loanword. Used for physical menus in restaurants, digital menus on screens, and a list of services (e.g., a hair salon menu). It is versatile and modern.
お品書き (Oshinakaki): A more traditional and polite term. You often see this at high-end Japanese restaurants or Soba shops. It literally means 'a writing of items.' It feels more elegant than 'menyuu.'
献立表 (Kondate-hyou): The specific word for a printed schedule of meals, used in schools and hospitals.

If you are talking about a 'recipe,' the word is レシピ (reshipi). While a 献立 tells you *what* to eat together, a レシピ tells you *how* to cook a specific item. You might look at a 献立 to decide you're having fish and miso soup, and then look at two different レシピ to cook them.

「メニュー」は洋食、「お品書き」は和食のイメージが強い。
(‘Menyuu’ has a strong image of Western food, while ‘Oshinakaki’ has a strong image of Japanese food.)

In business or project management, if you want to talk about a 'program' or 'schedule' of events, you should use プログラム (puroguramu) or 日程 (nittei). Although 献立 can historically mean a plan, it is too closely associated with food today to be used in a meeting about software development.

Lastly, 定食 (teishoku) refers to a 'set meal.' While a 献立 is the *plan* for the set, the 定食 is the actual product you order. You might say, 'The kondate for this teishoku is very well-balanced.'

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

In the past, 'Kondate' also referred to the physical tray or the order of drinks served before a meal began.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /kɒn.dɑː.teɪ/

US /koʊn.dɑ.teɪ/

Flat pitch accent (Heiban), meaning the first syllable is low and the subsequent syllables are high and stay flat.

Rima con

Sodate (育て) Hedate (隔て) Uchitate (打ち立て) Kitatete (来たて) Mitate (見立て) Kitate (着たて) Oitate (追い立て) Shitate (仕立て)

Errores comunes

Pronouncing it like 'con-date' (English word date). It should be 'te' like in 'tell'.
Stress on the first syllable. In Japanese, it is usually flat.
Making the 'n' sound too long.
Confusing the 'd' sound with 't'.
Treating it as three syllables instead of four (Ko-n-da-te).

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 3/5

Kanji is common but requires knowing the 'offer' and 'stand' characters.

Escritura 4/5

The kanji for 'Ken' (献) is somewhat complex with many strokes.

Expresión oral 2/5

Pronunciation is straightforward with no difficult sounds.

Escucha 2/5

Easily recognizable in food-related contexts.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

食事料理作る食べるご飯

Aprende después

栄養食材調理旬味付け

Avanzado

一汁三菜懐石饗応滋養彩り

Gramática que debes saber

Noun + を立てる (Planning)

計画を立てる / 献立を立てる

〜によって (Depending on)

献立によって材料を買う。

〜に合わせて (Matching/According to)

季節に合わせて献立を変える。

V-te + 悩む (Worrying about)

献立を考えて悩む。

Noun + 表 (Chart/Table)

献立表 / 時刻表

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Ejemplos por nivel

今日の献立は何ですか？

What is today's menu?

Simple Noun + は + Interrogative.

夕食の献立はカレーです。

The dinner menu is curry.

A is B structure.

献立に魚があります。

There is fish in the menu.

Location/Context + に + Subject + があります。

明日の献立を教えてください。

Please tell me tomorrow's menu.

Object + を + V-te kudasai.

この献立は美味しいです。

This menu (meal plan) is delicious.

Demonstrative + Noun.

献立は三つの料理です。

The menu consists of three dishes.

Counting items in a menu.

お母さんの献立は最高だ。

Mom's meal plan is the best.

Possessive particle の.

安い献立を作ります。

I will make a cheap menu.

Adjective modifying a noun.

一週間の献立を立てます。

I make a menu for the week.

Using 立てる for planning.

冷蔵庫の中を見て、献立を決めます。

I look inside the fridge and decide the menu.

V-te form for sequence of actions.

給食の献立表をもらいました。

I received the school lunch menu chart.

Compound noun 献立表.

毎日の献立を考えるのは大変です。

Thinking about the daily menu is hard.

Nominalizing a verb phrase with の.

このレストランの献立は野菜が多いです。

The menu of this restaurant has many vegetables.

Describing the content of the menu.

ヘルシーな献立を作りたいです。

I want to make a healthy menu.

V-tai form for desire.

明日の朝ごはんの献立は何？

What is the menu for tomorrow's breakfast?

Informal question.

献立にデザートを追加しました。

I added dessert to the menu.

Directional particle に.

栄養のバランスを考えて献立を立てる。

Plan the menu while considering nutritional balance.

V-te form used for manner/condition.

季節の食材を取り入れた献立ですね。

This is a menu that incorporates seasonal ingredients, isn't it?

Relative clause modifying 献立.

予算に合わせて献立を調整する。

Adjust the menu according to the budget.

〜に合わせて (according to).

その日の献立によって、買い出しの内容が変わる。

The shopping list changes depending on that day's menu.

〜によって (depending on).

子供が喜ぶ献立を工夫しています。

I am putting effort into a menu that children will enjoy.

Relative clause + 献立.

彼は献立作りが得意です。

He is good at menu planning.

Noun + 作り as a compound.

パーティーの献立を友人と考えた。

I thought about the party menu with my friend.

Joint action with と.

献立が決まらないと、料理が始められない。

If the menu isn't decided, I can't start cooking.

Conditional 〜ないと.

伝統的な懐石料理の献立を堪能した。

I thoroughly enjoyed the menu of traditional Kaiseki cuisine.

Formal verb 堪能する.

学校の献立は、地域の特産品を活用している。

School menus utilize local specialties.

Using 活用する (utilize).

献立の構成が非常に洗練されている。

The composition of the menu is extremely sophisticated.

Describing the structure (構成).

この献立なら、お酒との相性も抜群です。

With this menu, the compatibility with sake is excellent.

Conditional なら for suggestions.

献立作成ソフトを使って、効率化を図る。

We aim for efficiency by using menu creation software.

Using 〜を図る (to aim for).

アレルギー対応の献立を用意する必要があります。

It is necessary to prepare a menu that accommodates allergies.

Noun modifying Noun with 対応.

献立がマンネリ化しないように気をつけている。

I'm careful not to let the menu become repetitive (get into a rut).

〜ように気をつける (be careful to/not to).

主菜と副菜のバランスがこの献立の鍵だ。

The balance between the main dish and side dishes is the key to this menu.

Defining a key point (鍵).

茶会の献立は、亭主の趣向が最も色濃く反映される。

The host's tastes are most strongly reflected in the tea ceremony menu.

Passive form 反映される.

献立の妙は、素材の持ち味をいかに引き出すかにある。

The beauty of a menu lies in how it brings out the inherent flavor of the ingredients.

Using 妙 (subtlety/beauty).

古文書から当時の豪華な献立を再現する。

Reproduce a luxurious menu from that time based on ancient documents.

A から B を再現する.

献立にストーリー性を持たせることで、客の感動を呼ぶ。

By giving the menu a narrative quality, it moves the guests.

Causative form 持たせる.

栄養学的な観点から、この献立の妥当性を検証する。

Verify the validity of this menu from a nutritional perspective.

Formal phrase 〜の観点から.

献立の順番一つ取っても、料理人のこだわりが伺える。

Even just looking at the order of the menu, one can see the chef's fastidiousness.

〜一つ取っても (taking even one example).

一汁三菜という日本の伝統的な献立の形式を守る。

Maintain the traditional Japanese menu format known as 'one soup, three sides.'

Apposition with という.

多種多様な食材を一つの献立にまとめ上げる手腕。

The skill to bring together a wide variety of ingredients into a single menu.

Noun phrase concluding with 手腕 (skill).

献立とは、単なる料理の羅列ではなく、時の移ろいを愛でる詩である。

A menu is not a mere list of dishes, but a poem that cherishes the passage of time.

Metaphorical definition using ではなく.

その献立は、室町時代の饗応の作法を色濃く残していた。

The menu strongly retained the hospitality etiquette of the Muromachi period.

Describing historical influence.

献立の変遷を辿ることで、日本人の食意識の変化が浮き彫りになる。

By tracing the transition of menus, changes in Japanese food consciousness are highlighted.

Idiomatic expression 浮き彫りになる.

究極の献立は、食べる者の心身の状態に寄り添うものでなければならない。

The ultimate menu must be one that stays close to the physical and mental state of the eater.

Must-be condition 〜なければならない.

献立の調和を乱すような突出した味付けは避けるべきだ。

One should avoid prominent seasonings that might disrupt the harmony of the menu.

Should avoid 〜べきだ.

この献立には、異文化の要素が巧みに昇華されている。

In this menu, elements of different cultures are skillfully sublimated.

Using 昇華される (sublimated).

献立を司る者は、森羅万象の恵みに感謝を捧げるべきである。

The one in charge of the menu should offer thanks for the blessings of all creation.

Archaic/Formal tone 司る (preside over).

献立の極致は、無駄を削ぎ落とした先にある静寂である。

The height of a menu is the silence that lies beyond stripping away the unnecessary.

Philosophical statement.

Colocaciones comunes

献立を立てる

献立を決める

献立を考える

献立に困る

献立が豊富だ

献立表

今日の献立

献立を工夫する

献立に取り入れる

献立のヒント

Frases Comunes

献立を組む

— To assemble or put together a menu plan.

栄養士が献立を組む。

献立が重なる

— When the same menu items occur too frequently.

昨日と献立が重なってしまった。

献立を練る

— To carefully elaborate or refine a menu plan.

特別な日のために献立を練る。

献立が質素

— A menu that is simple or frugal.

給料日前なので献立が質素だ。

献立が豪華

— A menu that is luxurious or elaborate.

誕生日の献立はとても豪華だった。

献立を任せる

— To leave the menu planning to someone else.

今夜の献立は夫に任せた。

献立の一部

— Part of the menu.

このスープも献立の一部です。

献立をメモする

— To jot down a meal plan.

思いついた献立をメモする。

献立の幅を広げる

— To increase the variety of one's meal plans.

料理教室に通って献立の幅を広げる。

献立に従う

— To follow a set menu plan (e.g., a diet).

医者の作った献立に従う。

Se confunde a menudo con

献立 vs メニュー

Menu refers to the physical list; Kondate refers to the plan/content.

献立 vs レシピ

Recipe is how to cook; Kondate is what to cook together.

献立 vs 定食

Teishoku is the product (set meal); Kondate is the plan behind it.

Modismos y expresiones

"献立を立てる"

— Beyond just food, it can mean preparing the groundwork for any plan.

人生の献立を立てる。

Metaphorical

"箸休めの献立"

— A dish in the menu designed to refresh the palate.

献立に箸休めを追加する。

Culinary

"三汁七菜の献立"

— An extremely elaborate traditional feast menu.

昔の貴族は三汁七菜の献立を食べていた。

Historical

"献立が踊る"

— A vibrant, exciting, and well-presented menu.

春の食材で献立が踊っている。

Literary

"献立の妙"

— The cleverness or subtle beauty of a meal's arrangement.

このレストランには献立の妙がある。

Formal

"献立に花を添える"

— To add a special dish that makes the whole menu better.

デザートが献立に花を添えた。

Idiomatic

"献立が尽きる"

— To run out of ideas for what to cook.

毎日作っていると献立が尽きてしまう。

Common

"献立を盗む"

— To learn or copy someone's menu secrets.

名店の献立を盗んで家で作る。

Colloquial

"献立を崩す"

— To change or ruin the planned balance of a meal.

余計な一品が献立を崩した。

Neutral

"献立を整える"

— To tidy up or perfect the meal plan.

来客に向けて献立を整える。

Formal

Fácil de confundir

献立 vs 献立 (Kondate)

Both mean 'menu'.

Kondate is more about the internal planning and nutritional balance of a meal, often used at home or in schools. Menyuu is the Katakana word used for physical menus in restaurants.

献立を立てる (Plan a meal) vs メニューを見る (Look at a menu card).

献立 vs 品書き (Shinagaki)

Both list food.

Shinagaki is a literal list of items for sale. Kondate is the structural plan of a meal.

お品書きを見て注文する。

献立 vs 料理 (Ryouri)

Both relate to food.

Ryouri is the act of cooking or the dish itself. Kondate is the selection and sequence of dishes.

料理を作る vs 献立を考える。

献立 vs 献身 (Kenshin)

Starts with 'Ken'.

Kenshin means devotion or self-sacrifice. Completely unrelated to food.

献身的な看護。

献立 vs 立案 (Ritsuan)

Contains '立'.

Ritsuan means drafting a plan (often business). 献立 is specifically for food.

新事業を立案する。

Patrones de oraciones

献立は [Food] です。

献立は魚です。

[Time] の献立を立てる。

明日の献立を立てる。

[Condition] を考えて献立を作る。

健康を考えて献立を作る。

献立に [Food] を取り入れる。

献立に旬の野菜を取り入れる。

献立が [Noun] 化する。

献立がマンネリ化する。

献立の [Noun] を図る。

献立の効率化を図る。

献立に [Concept] を持たせる。

献立にストーリー性を持たせる。

献立の [Noun] を愛でる。

献立の妙を愛でる。

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

献立表 (Menu chart)

献立作成 (Menu creation)

献立案 (Menu proposal)

Verbos

献立る (Rare/Archaic: to plan a menu)

Adjetivos

献立らしい (Menu-like)

Relacionado

食事 (Meal)

料理 (Cooking)

メニュー (Menu)

お品書き (List of items)

栄養 (Nutrition)

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Cómo usarlo

frequency

Extremely high in daily domestic life and education.

Errores comunes

Using 'Kondate' for a physical menu card in a cafe. → メニュー (Menyuu)
Kondate refers to the plan or content, not the physical object in a modern cafe.
Saying 'Kondate o tsukuru' exclusively. → 献立を立てる (Kondate o tateru)
While 'tsukuru' is okay, 'tateru' is the idiomatic standard for planning.
Using 'Kondate' for a list of non-food items. → メニュー / リスト
Kondate is strictly for meals and food planning.
Confusing 'Kondate' with 'Ryouri'. → この献立はバランスがいい (This menu is balanced)
Don't say the 'kondate' is delicious; say the 'ryouri' is delicious, or the 'kondate' is well-thought-out.
Using 'Kondate' for a single dish. → 料理 / 品 (Ryouri / Shina)
Kondate implies a collective set or plan for a whole meal.

Consejos

Home Cooking

When you are cooking at home, always use 'Kondate' to describe your plan. It sounds much more natural than 'Menyuu'.

Balance

A 'Kondate' should ideally have a 'Shushoku' (staple), 'Shusai' (main), and 'Fukusai' (side). Keep this in mind when using the word.

Verb Pairing

Memorize 'Kondate o tateru' as a single unit. It is the most common way to say 'to plan a meal'.

Compound Words

Learn 'Kondate-hyou' early, especially if you have children in Japanese schools.

Compliments

If someone cooks for you, praising the 'Kondate' shows you appreciate the balance and thought they put into the whole meal.

Kanji Clue

The 'Ken' (献) in 'Kondate' is the same as in 'Kenketsu' (blood donation). Both involve 'offering' something.

Context Clues

If you hear 'nani ni shiyou' (what shall we make) followed by 'kondate', they are definitely talking about meal planning.

Stroke Order

Pay attention to '立'. It's simple but must be written correctly to look balanced next to the complex '献'.

Menyuu vs Kondate

Think of 'Menyuu' as the list you see, and 'Kondate' as the plan you make.

Kaiseki

In high-level dining, the 'Kondate' is considered an art form. Use it when discussing fine dining.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of 'Kon' as 'Container' and 'Date' as 'Data'. A 'Kondate' is the 'data' (plan) of what goes into your food 'containers' (plates).

Asociación visual

Imagine a colorful grid on a refrigerator with drawings of fish, rice, and soup for each day of the week.

Word Web

Food Plan Nutrition School Lunch Housework Balance Kitchen Calendar

Desafío

Try to write down the 'Kondate' for your next three meals using only Japanese words for the ingredients.

Origen de la palabra

Comes from the Muromachi period. 'Kon' (献) means to offer or present, often to a superior or a deity. 'Date' (立) means to set up or establish.

Significado original: The original meaning referred to the protocol and etiquette of serving food and drink at a formal banquet.

Sino-Japanese (Kango).

Contexto cultural

When discussing 'Kondate' in schools, be aware of food allergies, which are a major part of modern menu planning.

English speakers often just say 'What's for dinner?' while Japanese speakers might specifically mention the 'Kondate' when referring to the plan.

Cookpad (Japan's largest recipe site) has a 'Kondate' section. NHK's 'Kyou no Ryouri' (Today's Cooking) often discusses menu planning.

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Home Life

夕食の献立
献立を考える
献立が決まらない
明日の献立

School

給食の献立
献立表
人気の献立
献立の変更

Health/Hospital

治療食の献立
栄養バランス
献立の管理
塩分控えめの献立

Traditional Dining

季節の献立
お品書き
献立の妙
懐石の献立

Cooking Apps

おすすめの献立
時短献立
節約献立
献立レシピ

Inicios de conversación

"今日の夕食の献立、もう決めた？ (Have you decided on today's dinner menu yet?)"

"子供の頃、給食で好きだった献立は何ですか？ (What was your favorite school lunch menu when you were a kid?)"

"一週間の献立をまとめて立てるタイプですか？ (Are you the type to plan a whole week's menu at once?)"

"栄養バランスの良い献立を作るコツを教えてください。 (Please tell me the secret to making a nutritionally balanced menu.)"

"このレストランの献立、すごくおしゃれだと思いませんか？ (Don't you think the menu at this restaurant is very stylish?)"

Temas para diario

今日食べたものの献立を詳しく書いてみましょう。 (Write in detail about the menu of what you ate today.)

理想的な一日の献立を考えてみてください。 (Try to think of an ideal menu for one day.)

献立を立てる時に一番大切にしていることは何ですか？ (What is the most important thing you consider when making a menu?)

自分の国の伝統的な献立について日本語で説明してください。 (Explain a traditional menu from your country in Japanese.)

料理が苦手な人のための簡単な献立案を提案してください。 (Suggest a simple menu plan for someone who is not good at cooking.)

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

You can use it to describe the selection of dishes (e.g., 'This is a great kondate'), but you should not use it to ask for the physical menu card. Use 'Menyuu' for that.

It is a 'menu chart' or 'schedule.' It's most commonly the paper students get at school that lists every lunch for the month.

It is more formal than 'Menyuu' but very common in daily life. It sounds more 'Japanese' and thoughtful.

You say 'Isshuukan no kondate' (一週間の献立).

Usually no. It implies a 'meal' with multiple dishes. For a list of drinks, use 'Menyuu' or 'Nomimono no risuto'.

No, like all Japanese nouns, the context determines if it is one menu or many.

Because 'tateru' (to stand/establish) is used for creating structures or plans, and a 'Kondate' is seen as a built structure of a meal.

Yes, chefs in traditional Japanese restaurants use it to describe the course they have planned.

Kondate is the plan/concept. Oshinakaki is the polite name for the physical list in a traditional shop.

No. That is always 'Menyuu'.

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