Restaurant reservations Part 3: Requesting accommodations for special occasions, such as birthdays or anniversaries.
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Key Phrases
窓側の席は空いていますか？
madogawa no seki wa ai te i masu ka
Is a window seat available?
予約をしたいのですが
yoyaku o shi tai no desu ga
I’d like to make a reservation
お電話番号をお願いできますか？
o denwa bangou o o negai deki masu ka
Can I have your phone number?
Skills You'll Learn
Making a reservation over the phone
電話での予約の仕方
denwa de no yoyaku no shikata
Requesting special arrangements
特別な対応のリクエスト
tokubetsu na taiou no rikuesuto
Confirming details and preferences
詳細や希望の確認
shousai ya kibou no kakunin
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine calling a Japanese restaurant named 'Sakura' to make a reservation for a special occasion. You're planning a dinner for four people next Friday at 7 PM, as it's your wife's birthday. You ask the restaurant if they can do something special, like preparing a cake with a message. You also prefer a window seat. During the call, you provide your name and phone number to confirm the reservation. The conversation unfolds as the restaurant assists you with your requests.
もしもし、レストラン「さくら」ですか？
moshimoshi resutoran sakura desu ka
Hello, is this the restaurant 'Sakura'?
はい、レストラン「さくら」です。いかがなさいましたか？
hai resutoran sakura desu ikaga nasai mashi ta ka
Yes, this is the restaurant 'Sakura'. How can I help you?
予約をしたいのですが。
yoyaku o shi tai no desu ga
I'd like to make a reservation.
かしこまりました。何名様でしょうか？
kashikomari mashi ta nan mei sama deshou ka
Certainly. For how many people?
四人です。来週の金曜日、七時からお願いします。
yo nin desu raishuu no kinyoubi shichi ji kara o negai shi masu
For 4 people. Next Friday at 7 o'clock, please.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
もしもし
moshimoshi
Hello (on phone)
💬 Used exclusively when answering or calling on the phone.
🇯🇵 It's like saying 'hello' in English, but specific for phone conversations.
See breakdown →レストラン
resutoran
Restaurant
💬 Sounds similar to the English, easy to recognize.
🇯🇵 Western-style dining in Japan often uses the term [レストラン].
See breakdown →はい
hai
Yes
💬 Polite way to affirm or acknowledge.
🇯🇵 Commonly used to show attentiveness during conversations.
See breakdown →〜です
~
... is/am/are
💬 Ends a sentence politely.
🇯🇵 Essential for formal speech and introductions.
See breakdown →はい、〜です
hai desu
Yes, this is...
💬 Confirms your identity during a call or meeting.
🇯🇵 Polite way to introduce yourself or your institution.
See breakdown →いかがなさいましたか？
ikaga nasai mashi ta ka
How can I help you?
💬 Polite form to inquire someone’s needs.
🇯🇵 Used in service contexts, showing a caring attitude.
See breakdown →予約
yoyaku
Reservation
💬 Essential word for booking situations.
🇯🇵 Highly recommended in Japan where small spaces can fill up fast.
See breakdown →したい
shi tai
Want to do
💬 Indicates a wish or desire to perform an action.
🇯🇵 Politeness level dictates the use of additional particles.
See breakdown →のですが
no desu ga
But/however
💬 Softens requests, often used to transition into a question or favor.
🇯🇵 Shows humility before making requests.
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