YukaTrying to explain your food restrictions in Japanese? This phrase — 〜以外は何でも食べられる — is exactly what you need!
| Japanese | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 〜以外は何でも食べられる | ~ igai wa nandemo tabereru | I can eat everything except ~ |
| 以外 | igai | except / other than |
| 何でも | nandemo | anything / everything |
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Breaking Down the Phrase
Let’s look at each part:
- 〜以外は — “except for ~” / “other than ~” (以外 = outside of, は = topic particle)
- 何でも — “anything” / “everything”
- 食べられる — “can eat” (potential form of 食べる)
Put together: “As for anything other than ~, I can eat it.”
Example Sentences
- ナッツ以外は何でも食べられます。 — I can eat everything except nuts.
- 魚介類以外は何でも食べられるよ。 — I can eat anything except seafood.
- 辛いもの以外は何でも大丈夫です。 — Everything except spicy food is fine.
ReiCan I use this for drinks too?
YukaSure! Just swap 食べられる for 飲める: アルコール以外は何でも飲めます。 — I can drink anything except alcohol.
Similar Patterns
| Japanese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 〜以外は何でも食べられる | I can eat anything except ~ |
| 〜だけ食べられない | Only ~ I can’t eat |
| 〜はちょっと… | ~ is a bit… (polite refusal) |
| 〜アレルギーがあります | I have a ~ allergy |
Quick Quiz
Complete: “I can eat everything except raw fish.”
Answer: 生魚以外は何でも食べられます。
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