How to Say ‘May I have your name?’ in Japanese
お名前をお願いします
o namae o o negai shi masu
[o namae o o onegai shi masu]
💬 Usage Tip: [お願い] (おねがい, onegai) adds a polite request flavor.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Names are often requested to ensure proper reservation records.
Phrase Breakdown
お名前
o namae
your name
A polite way to refer to someone's name.
お名前は何ですか？
What is your name?
Words in this phrase
お
o
[o]
honorific prefix
A polite form used to demonstrate respect.
お茶をどうぞ。
Here is your tea.
名前
namae
[namae]
name
A word by which a person or thing is known.
あなたの名前は美しいです。
Your name is beautiful.
を
o
[o]
object particle
Indicates the direct object of an action.
リンゴを食べます。
I eat an apple.
お願いします
o negai shi masu
please
Used to make a polite request.
助けてお願いします。
Please help me.
Words in this phrase
お
o
[o]
honorific prefix
A polite form used to demonstrate respect.
お茶をどうぞ。
Here is your tea.
願い
negai
[onegai]
wish
Expresses a desire or request.
お願いがあります。
I have a request.
し
shi
[shi]
do
Perform or carry out an action.
宿題をします。
I will do my homework.
ます
masu
[masu]
polite verb ending
Used to indicate politeness in requests.
教えてください。
Please tell me.
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