How to Say ‘A same-day cancellation’ in Japanese
当日のキャンセル
toujitsu no kyanseru
[toh-JEE-tsoo noh kyanseru]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Many Japanese restaurants charge for same-day cancellations or no-shows, especially for set-course bookings. Asking about this up front is normal and won't seem rude.
Phrase Breakdown
当日
toujitsu
[toh-JEE-tsoo]
the day itself; on the day
Refers to the very day of an event, such as the day of a reservation.
当日は混みます。
It gets crowded on the day.
の
no
[noh]
of
A linking particle connecting nouns, like 'of' or showing description.
前の方が見やすいです。
The front area is easier to see from.
キャンセル
kyanseru
[kyanseru]
cancellation; cancel
A loanword used when canceling a reservation, booking, or ticket.
キャンセルはできますか。
Can I cancel it?
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