Meaning

Primary

Buffet

Alternatives

Smorgasbord, Viking

Word Type

noun, する verb

Explanation

バイキング comes from the English word Viking, but in Japanese, it often refers to a buffet.

バイキング came to mean "buffet" thanks to Japan’s first all-you-can-eat restaurant, "Viking", which was named after a feast scene from a movie called (you guessed it) "Viking".

Pronunciation

バイキング
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • バイキング形式

    buffet style

    バイキングスタイル

    buffet style

    バイキング方式

    buffet style

Context Sentences

このホテル、朝食バイキング付きで五千円だって。

Apparently, an overnight stay with a breakfast buffet costs 5,000 yen at this hotel.

今度いっしょにケーキバイキングに行かない?

Would you like to go to an all-you-can-eat cake place with me sometime?

クリスマスパーティーは、バイキング形式にする予定だよ。

The Christmas party will be buffet style.