How to Say ‘A hamburger, please.’ in Japanese
ハンバーガーをください
hanbaagaa o kudasai
[hahm-bahh-gahh oh koo-dah-sigh]
💬 Usage Tip: [を] marks the object you want. This is the standard full sentence for ordering.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Even though it’s a complete sentence, it still feels casual enough for fast food.
Phrase Breakdown
ハンバーガー
hanbaagaa
[hahm-bahh-gahh]
Hamburger
Item name; combine with をください to order it.
ハンバーガーをください。
A hamburger, please.
を
o
[oh]
Object marker (direct object)
Marks what you want: ハンバーガーをください = “Please give me a hamburger.”
ポテトをください。
Fries, please.
ください
kudasai
[koo-dah-sigh]
Please (give me...)
Polite request used for ordering at the counter.
ハンバーガーをください。
A hamburger, please.
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