How do you say "Could we have a window seat?" in Japanese?

"Could we have a window seat?" in Japanese is "窓側の席をお願いできますか？". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "窓側の席をお願いできますか？" mean in English?

"窓側の席をお願いできますか？" means "Could we have a window seat?" in English. Usage tip: Makes a specific seating request politely.

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How to Say ‘Could we have a window seat?’ in Japanese

窓側の席をお願いできますか？

madogawa no seki o o negai deki masu ka

[madogawa no seki o o onegai deki masu ka]

💬 Usage Tip: Makes a specific seating request politely.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Window seats are prized for views, especially during [花見] (hanami).

Phrase Breakdown

窓側

madogawa

[madogawa]

window side

The side or position near a window.

Example

窓側の席が好きです。

I like seats by the window.

の

[no]

of, 's

Shows possession or belonging.

Example

彼の本は面白いです。

His book is interesting.

席

seki

[seki]

seat

A place to sit, a chair or spot.

Example

指定席を予約しました。

I reserved a seat.

をお願いできますか

o o negai deki masu ka

may I request

Polite way to express a request.

Example

この席をお願いできますか？

May I request this seat?

Words in this phrase

を

[o]

object particle

Indicates the object of the action.

Example

ペンをください。

Please give me the pen.

お

[o]

honorific prefix

Adds politeness, often seen with verbs.

Example

お名前を教えてください。

Please tell me your name.

願い

negai

[onegai]

request

To ask for something politely.

Example

お願いしてもいいですか。

May I make a request?

でき

deki

[deki]

can

Indicates ability or possibility.

Example

ここでタバコを吸ってもいいですか。

Can we smoke here?

ます

masu

[masu]

polite verb ending

Provides polite tone to verbs.

Example

その本を読みます。

I will read that book.

か

[ka]

question marker

Indicates a question in the sentence.

Example

これを知っていますか。

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