How to Say ‘Party of four’ in Japanese
四名様
yo mei sama
[yon meh sah-mah]
Phrase Breakdown
四名
yo mei
four people
A polite counter for people.
四名です。
There are four people.
Words in this phrase
四
yo
[yon]
four
The number four, used here as part of a respectful guest count.
四名様で個室をご希望ですか。
Would four guests like a private room?
名
mei
[meh]
counter for people
A formal counter for people, especially common in reservations and hospitality.
四名様のお席をご用意いたします。
We will prepare seating for four guests.
様
sama
[sah-mah]
honored guest suffix
A respectful suffix added to make the guest count sound polite and appropriate for service situations.
本日は四名様でお待ちしております。
Today, we are expecting four guests.
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