How to Say ‘Preference / request’ in Japanese
ご希望
go kibou
[goh kee-boh]
💬 Usage Tip: The [ご] in [ご希望] adds politeness; you'll see the same thing in service words like [ご予約] and [ご都合]. The core word is [希望], meaning a hope or preference.
Phrase Breakdown
ご
go
[goh]
honorific prefix
Adds politeness to 希望, often used by staff when asking customers about preferences.
ご希望をお聞かせください。
Please tell us your preference.
希望
kibou
[kee-boh]
preference; wish
What the customer wants, such as indoor seating or a garden view.
窓側が希望です。
My preference is the window side.
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