How to Say ‘Are there any seats free?’ in Japanese
席空いてますかね？
seki ai te masu ka ne
[seh-kee ai te mahs ka ne]
💬 Usage Tip: 空いてます (aitemasu) here means "free" or "empty", not "open". Ending with かね makes it a gentle, wondering question rather than a demand.
Phrase Breakdown
席
seki
[seh-kee]
seat
A seat or seating section at a venue.
前の方の席はありますか。
Are there seats toward the front?
空い
ai
[ai]
available; open
From 空く, meaning free or unoccupied.
個室も空いていますか。
Is a private room also available?
て
te
[te]
te-form ending
Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.
ドアが開いて、入ります。
The door opens, and then I go in.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
か
ka
[ka]
question particle
Used to create a yes/no question in informal speech.
行くか？
Shall we go?
ね
ne
[ne]
isn't it; right
Sentence-ending particle seeking agreement or showing friendliness.
いいですね。
Sounds good, doesn't it?
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