How to Say ‘Four people’ in Japanese
4名
4 mei
[yon mei]
💬 Usage Tip: [名] is a polite counter for people in reservations. [4名] means “a party of four.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: In restaurants, staff often ask for your group size first. Using [名] sounds more natural and polite than casual counting.
Phrase Breakdown
4
4
[yon]
four
The number 4. In restaurant reservations, it indicates the quantity of guests.
4名で予約しました。
I made a reservation for four people.
名
mei
[mei]
counter for people / guests
名 is a polite counter used to count people, especially customers or guests in formal situations like restaurants.
4名でお願いします。
Four people, please.
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