How to Say ‘It's for two people, right?’ in Japanese
二名様ですね。
ni mei sama desu ne
[nee may sama dess neh]
💬 Usage Tip: ですね at the end turns a statement into a check, like adding "right?".
🇯🇵 In Japan: Staff count guests with 名様 (mei-sama), a polite form of 人. When you give your own party size, just say 二人 or 二名.
Phrase Breakdown
二
ni
[nee]
two
The number two.
二お願いします。
Two, please.
名
mei
[may]
counter for people
A counter used for counting people in formal situations such as reservations.
名を確認します。
I will confirm the number of people.
様
sama
[sama]
honorific suffix
A suffix used to show respect, often for males.
社長様はこちらです。
This way, Mr. President.
です
desu
[dess]
is; polite copula
A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation.
少し伺いたいです。
I would like to ask a little.
ね
ne
[neh]
isn't it?; right?
A sentence-ending particle used to seek agreement or add warmth.
すばらしい経験ですね。
That's wonderful experience, isn't it?
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