How to Say ‘For four people’ in Japanese
4人で
4 nin de
[yon nin de]
💬 Usage Tip: The particle [で] here shows the group size: [4人で] means "as a group of four" or "for four people." Useful phrase: [4人で予約したいです] = "I'd like to make a reservation for four people."
🇯🇵 In Japan: When confirming or changing a reservation, clearly stating [4人で] helps staff check cancellation rules, seat availability, and whether a deadline applies to reducing the number of guests.
Phrase Breakdown
4人
4 nin
four people
Used to count people. 人 is the counter for people.
4人でレストランに行きます。
We are going to the restaurant with four people.
Words in this phrase
4
4
[yon]
four
The number 4. In 4人で, it shows the group size is four people.
今日は4人で伺います。
Today, we will come as a group of four.
人
nin
[nin]
person; people (counter)
A counter for people. Together with 4, it makes 4人, meaning four people.
4人で予約をお願いします。
Please make a reservation for four people.
で
de
[de]
by; with; as
A particle showing the means or group condition. In 4人で, it means as a group of four.
4人で行きます。
We are going as a group of four.
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