How to Say ‘Is available’ in Japanese
空いております
ai te ori masu
[ah-ee teh oh-ree mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: [〜ております] is a more polite service-style version of [〜ています]. So [空いております] means the same as [空いています], but sounds more formal.
Phrase Breakdown
空い
ai
[ah-ee]
be available; be open
Means a seat or table is available.
空いておりますのでご案内できます。
It is available, so I can show you to it.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form linker
Connects the verb to the polite ongoing humble form.
空いておりますとお伝えします。
I inform you that it is available.
おり
ori
[oh-ree]
humble be; exist
A humble form of いる, often used in polite service language.
空いておりますので大丈夫です。
It is available, so that is fine.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Adds formal politeness to the verb expression.
一卓空いております。
One table is available.
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