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How to Say ‘A seat where our family can relax.’ in Japanese

家族でゆっくりできる席。

kazoku de yukkuri dekiru seki

[kah-zoh-koo deh yook-koo-ree deh-kee-roo seh-kee]

💬 Usage Tip: [できる] can describe what a place lets you do. [ゆっくりできる席] literally means "a seat where you can take it easy," a very natural way to ask for a comfortable table.

Phrase Breakdown

家族で

kazoku de

with family

で shows the means or context, here meaning the group you are with.

Example

家族で旅行します。

We travel with the family.

Words in this phrase

家族

kazoku

[kah-zoh-koo]

family

Indicates that the group is a family, giving context for the seating request.

Example

家族でゆっくりできる席。と伝えると意図が伝わります。

If you say, 'A seat where my family can relax,' your intention is understood.

de

[deh]

with; as; by

Shows the group involved. Here it means 'with family' or 'as a family.'

Example

家族でゆっくりできる席。が希望です。

I would like a seat where we can relax as a family.

ゆっくりできる席

yukkuri dekiru seki

a seat where you can relax

ゆっくりできる means comfortable enough to relax; 席 means seat/table.

Example

ゆっくりできる場所がいいです。

A place where I can relax is good.

Words in this phrase

ゆっくり

yukkuri

[yook-koo-ree]

comfortably; leisurely; slowly

Adds the idea of relaxing without rushing.

Example

家族でゆっくりできる席。を探しています。

I am looking for a seat where my family can relax.

できる

dekiru

[deh-kee-roo]

can do; be able to

Shows possibility. Here it means a seat where relaxing is possible.

Example

家族でゆっくりできる席。なら助かります。

A seat where my family can relax would be helpful.

seki

[seh-kee]

seat; table

The restaurant seating being requested.

Example

家族でゆっくりできる席。を予約したいです。

I would like to reserve a seat where my family can relax.

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