📅🗓️7️⃣🕖4️⃣🧑📝❓

How to Say ‘Then, could I book for four at 7 pm on Saturday?’ in Japanese

では、土曜の19時に4名でお願いできますか。

de wa doyou no 19 ji ni 4 mei de o negai deki masu ka

[de wah DOH-yoh noh JOO-koo jee nee yo-n mei deh oh neh-guy deki mahs ka]

💬 Usage Tip: 時間に人数でお願いできますか is a ready-made booking frame: に marks the time and で marks the party size. You can swap in your own, like 金曜の20時に2名で.

Phrase Breakdown

では、土曜の19時に

de wa doyou no 19 ji ni

Then, at 7 p.m. on Saturday

では (de wa) means 'well then.' 土曜 (doyō) is Saturday, and 19時 (jūku-ji) is 19:00. に marks the time. Hold the long ō in doyō.

Example

では、明日の10時に会いましょう。

Then, let's meet tomorrow at 10.

Words in this phrase

で

[de]

at; in

で marks the place where the action takes place.

Example

家で見よう。

Let's watch it at home.

は

[wah]

(part of では 'well then')

Combined with で to make the conjunction では.

Example

では、また明日。

Well then, see you tomorrow.

土曜

doyou

[DOH-yoh]

Saturday

Short form of 土曜日.

Example

土曜は休みです。

Saturday is a day off.

の

[noh]

A linking particle connecting nouns, like 'of' or showing description.

Example

前の方が見やすいです。

The front area is easier to see from.

[JOO-koo]

nineteen

The number 19; here 7 p.m.

Example

19時に会いましょう。

Let's meet at 19:00.

時

[jee]

o'clock

Hour counter used after numbers for clock time.

Example

朝8時は忙しいです。

8 a.m. is busy.

に

[nee]

in; at; to

Particle indicating location or target state.

Example

手元に置きたいです。

I want to keep it at hand.

4名でお願いできますか。

4 mei de o negai deki masu ka

Could I book for four people?

4名 (yon-mei) is a polite counter for people. お願いできますか is a polite request meaning 'could you do it for me?'

Example

2名でお願いできますか。

Could I book for two people?

Words in this phrase

[yo-n]

four

The numeral 4.

Example

4の倍数です。

It is a multiple of four.

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.

Example

4名でお願いします。

Four people, please.

で

[deh]

as (a group of); with

Marks the size or makeup of a group.

Example

三人で行きます。

We'll go as three people.

お

[oh]

honorific prefix

お adds politeness to certain words and expressions.

Example

チケットを二枚お願いします。

Two tickets, please.

願い

negai

[neh-guy]

request; favor

願い refers to a wish or request, and in お願い it forms a polite request expression.

Example

お願いがあります。

I have a request.

でき

deki

[deki]

can do; be able to

Potential form element showing ability or possibility, from できる.

Example

今後も相談できたらうれしいです。

I would be happy if we could consult in the future too.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite verb ending

A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.

Example

予約を確認します。

I will confirm the reservation.

か

[ka]

question particle

Used to create a yes/no question in informal speech.

Example

行くか？

Shall we go?

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”

Mia S., 25, English Teacher

“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”

James O., 28, Remote Worker

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager