Restaurant reservations Part 2: Specifying any dietary restrictions or special requests.

💬 Used only when answering or starting a phone call.

🇯🇵 Japanese people often use [もしもし] to ensure the connection is clear.

💬 Means cherry blossom, a vital symbol of spring in Japan.

🇯🇵 Cherry blossoms are celebrated with [花見] (hanami) or flower-viewing parties.

💬 A loanword from English, often used to refer to Western-style dining places.

🇯🇵 Restaurants in Japan offer a wide range of cuisines beyond traditional Japanese food.

💬 Polite copula in Japanese, often used to end sentences politely.

🇯🇵 [です] adds a level of formality and respect to your speech.

💬 Introduces oneself when making or receiving a call.

🇯🇵 In Japan, stating the establishment's name clearly at the beginning of a call is common practice.

💬 The phrase is used to politely express your desire to reserve.

🇯🇵 Reservations play a key role in ensuring a smooth dining experience in Japan.

💬 A simple affirmation, also used to show attentiveness.

🇯🇵 [はい] can be used as a sign of polite acknowledgment.

💬 A very formal way to acknowledge a request.

🇯🇵 Used frequently in the service industry to show respect and readiness to serve.

💬 Combines affirmation and polite acknowledgment.

🇯🇵 A go-to phrase when confirming details in customer service.