How to Say ‘One hamburger, please.’ in Japanese
ハンバーガーをひとつください。
hanbaagaa o hito tsu kudasai
[hahm-bahh-gahh oh hee-toh tsoo koo-dah-sigh]
💬 Usage Tip: Most complete and natural combo: item + [を] + quantity + [ください].
🇯🇵 In Japan: If you’re nervous, this template works for almost anything on the menu.
Phrase Breakdown
ハンバーガーを
hanbaagaa o
a hamburger (as the object)
Start by clearly naming the item; pause slightly after を if needed.
サンドイッチを
A sandwich (as the item).
Words in this phrase
ハンバーガー
hanbaagaa
[hahm-bahh-gahh]
Hamburger
Item name in katakana, used directly in ordering.
ハンバーガーをひとつください。
One hamburger, please.
を
o
[oh]
Object marker (direct object)
Marks what you want to receive/order.
ハンバーガーをひとつください。
One hamburger, please.
ひとつ
hito tsu
one
Adds the quantity. In natural speech: item + quantity + request.
ふたつ
Two.
Words in this phrase
ひと
hito
[hee-toh]
One (counter: one item)
Used for one of something in a simple, general way (one item).
ハンバーガーをひとつください。
One hamburger, please.
つ
tsu
[tsoo]
Counter ending (completes ひとつ)
Completes the quantity word ひとつ.
ハンバーガーをひとつください。
One hamburger, please.
ください。
kudasai
please (give me it)
Finishes the order politely. Say it smoothly: 〜ひとつください。
お願いします。
Please. / I’d like that.
Words in this phrase
ください
kudasai
[koo-dah-sigh]
Please (give me...)
Polite ending to request the item(s) you named.
ハンバーガーをひとつください。
One hamburger, please.
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