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How to Say ‘Can I get it without pickles?’ in Japanese

ピクルス抜きにできますか。

pikurusu nuki ni deki masu ka

[pee-KOO-roo-soo noo-kee ni deki mahs ka]

🇯🇵 In Japan: Customizing is accepted at the big chains, but it's less common than in the US. Keep it to one or two simple requests like this.

Phrase Breakdown

ピクルス抜きに

pikurusu nuki ni

without pickles

抜き (nuki) means 'without'. Say it as pi-ku-ru-su-nu-ki-ni.

Example

玉ねぎ抜きにしてください。

Please make it without onions.

Words in this phrase

ピクルス

pikurusu

[pee-KOO-roo-soo]

pickles

Loanword for pickled cucumber slices, often in burgers.

Example

ピクルスが好きです。

I like pickles.

抜き

nuki

[noo-kee]

without / no added

Means leaving something out of a dish.

Example

わさび抜きでお願いします。

No wasabi, please.

に

[ni]

to; into

Particle used before なる to show a change into a new state.

Example

気持ちが楽になりました。

I felt more at ease.

できますか。

deki masu ka

can you (do that)?

A polite way to ask whether something is possible. Raise your voice a little on か.

Example

変更できますか。

Can I change it?

Words in this phrase

でき

deki

[deki]

can do; be able to

Potential form element showing ability or possibility, from できる.

Example

今後も相談できたらうれしいです。

I would be happy if we could consult in the future too.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite verb ending

A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.

Example

予約を確認します。

I will confirm the reservation.

か

[ka]

question particle

Used to create a yes/no question in informal speech.

Example

行くか？

Shall we go?

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