How to Say ‘For four guests’ in Japanese
四名様で
yo mei sama de
[yon may sah-mah deh]
💬 Usage Tip: [名様] is a polite way to count guests or customers. Compare casual [四人で] with more formal [四名様で].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Restaurants and hotels often use [名様] with customers because it sounds respectful. It's standard service language, not something you usually use about your own group in casual conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
四
yo
[yon]
four
The number four. Used here in a more formal customer-service expression.
四名様でご予約ですね。
Your reservation is for four guests, correct?
名
mei
[may]
person counter
A formal counter for people often used by staff in restaurants and hotels.
四名様でお待ちしております。
We are expecting a party of four.
様
sama
[sah-mah]
honorific suffix
A very polite suffix added for respect. 名様 is commonly used for customers.
四名様でご用意できます。
We can prepare seating for four guests.
で
de
[deh]
as; with; for
Indicates the group size or condition. 四名様で means for a party of four.
四名様で大丈夫です。
A party of four is fine.
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