How to Say ‘When would you like to reserve?’ in Japanese
いつご予約ですか
itsu go yoyaku desu ka
[itsu go yoyaku desu ka]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'When is the reservation?'
🇯🇵 In Japan: Often asked by staff to confirm details.
Phrase Breakdown
いつ
itsu
[itsu]
when
Questions about time.
いつ始まりますか？
When does it start?
ご予約
go yoyaku
Words in this phrase
ご
go
[go]
honorific prefix
Adds respect to the term it precedes.
ご注文は？
Your order?
予約
yoyaku
[yoyaku]
reservation
Pre-arrangement for services.
予約が取れました。
The reservation is confirmed.
ですか
desu ka
Words in this phrase
です
desu
[desu]
is/am/are
A copula used for descriptions and affirmations.
それは正しいです。
That is correct.
か
ka
[ka]
question marker
Translates statements into questions.
これを買いますか？
Will you buy this?
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