Restaurant reservations Part 2: Understanding cancellation policies and deadlines.
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Key Phrases
予約をしたいです
yoyaku o shi tai desu
I would like to make a reservation
いつご予約ですか？
itsu go yoyaku desu ka
When would you like to reserve?
当日お待ちしております
toujitsu o machi shi te ori masu
Looking forward to seeing you
Skills You'll Learn
Making a reservation
予約をする
yoyaku o suru
Providing contact details
連絡先を提供する
renraku saki o teikyou suru
Understanding cancellation policies
キャンセルポリシーを理解する
kyanseru porishii o rikai suru
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you're trying to make a reservation at a local Japanese restaurant over the phone. You communicate with the receptionist to set a date and time, provide your name, learn about the cancellation policy, and confirm all details, ensuring everything is in order for your dinner plan.
すみません、予約をしたいのですが。
sumi mase n yoyaku o shi tai no desu ga
Excuse me, I would like to make a reservation.
はい、いつご予約ですか？
hai itsu go yoyaku desu ka
Sure, when would you like to reserve?
今週の土曜日、午後七時に四人でお願いします。
konshuu no doyoubi gogo shichi ji ni yo nin de o negai shi masu
This Saturday at 7 PM for four people, please.
土曜日の午後七時ですね。お名前を教えていただけますか？
doyoubi no gogo shichi ji desu ne o namae o oshie te itadake masu ka
Saturday at 7 PM, correct? May I have your name?
Emily Smith です。
^FIRST^ ^LAST^ desu
It's Emily Smith.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
すみません
sumi mase n
Excuse me
💬 Used to get attention politely, like 'Excuse me' or 'I'm sorry'.
🇯🇵 A versatile phrase. Used to apologize or politely catch someone's attention.
See breakdown →予約
yoyaku
Reservation
💬 Combines [予] (yo) 'beforehand' and [約] (yaku) 'promise'. Implies pre-planning.
🇯🇵 Making reservations in advance is common and often necessary at popular venues.
See breakdown →したい
shi tai
Want to do
💬 The stem [し] (shi) is common in verbs related to doing.
🇯🇵 Expresses desire politely; commonly used in service situations.
See breakdown →です
desu
Is
💬 [です] (desu) is a polite ending particle. It might be omitted in casual speech.
🇯🇵 Essential for polite speech, creating a respectful tone.
See breakdown →予約をしたいです
yoyaku o shi tai desu
I'd like to make a reservation
💬 Literally 'I want to do a reservation'.
🇯🇵 Politeness is key in Japan, so this phrase is useful to show respect.
See breakdown →いつ
itsu
When
💬 Used to inquire about time or dates.
🇯🇵 Useful in both formal and casual situations.
See breakdown →ご予約
go yoyaku
Reservation (polite)
💬 Prefix [ご] adds politeness.
🇯🇵 Politeness markers like [ご] are common in business or service settings.
See breakdown →ですか
desu ka
Is it?
💬 The particle [か] indicates a question.
🇯🇵 Turning statements into polite questions is common in Japanese.
See breakdown →いつご予約ですか
itsu go yoyaku desu ka
When would you like to reserve?
💬 Literally 'When is the reservation?'
🇯🇵 Often asked by staff to confirm details.
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