How to Say ‘Available; open’ in Japanese
空いています
ai te i masu
[ah-ee teh ee mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: [空いています] comes from [空く], which can mean a place has openings or free space. In reservation contexts, it usually means "there's availability," not literally "it's empty."
Phrase Breakdown
空い
ai
[ah-ee]
open; available
From 空く, meaning a seat, table, or time slot is open.
七時は空いていますか。
Is seven o'clock available?
て
te
[teh]
and; te-form
The te-form connector used to link to the continuing polite expression.
席が空いて、すぐ案内してもらえました。
A seat opened up, and I was guided right away.
い
i
[ee]
be; ongoing state
Part of the pattern ています, showing a current ongoing state such as being available.
今は席が空いています。
There are seats available now.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite ending
Makes the statement polite and suitable for speaking to customers or staff.
今ならご案内できます。
We can seat you now.
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