How to Say ‘What would you like to order?’ in Japanese
何を注文されますか？
nani o chuumon sa re masu ka
[Nani o]
💬 Usage Tip: A polite way to ask someone for their choice.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Often asked by waitstaff to show respect to customers.
Phrase Breakdown
何
nani
[Nani]
What
Used to inquire about the desired items.
カフェで「何を注文されますか？」と聞かれた。
In the cafe, they asked 'What would you like to order?'
を
o
[o]
order
A request for something to be delivered.
ピザを注文した。
I ordered a pizza.
何
nani
[Nani]
What
Used to inquire about the desired items.
カフェで「何を注文されますか？」と聞かれた。
In the cafe, they asked 'What would you like to order?'
何
nani
[Nani]
What
Used to inquire about the desired items.
カフェで「何を注文されますか？」と聞かれた。
In the cafe, they asked 'What would you like to order?'
何
nani
[Nani]
What
Used to inquire about the desired items.
カフェで「何を注文されますか？」と聞かれた。
In the cafe, they asked 'What would you like to order?'
何
nani
[Nani]
What
Used to inquire about the desired items.
カフェで「何を注文されますか？」と聞かれた。
In the cafe, they asked 'What would you like to order?'
何
nani
[Nani]
What
Used to inquire about the desired items.
カフェで「何を注文されますか？」と聞かれた。
In the cafe, they asked 'What would you like to order?'
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