How to Say ‘Yes, we have availability.’ in Japanese
はい、空いております。
hai ai te ori masu
[hai AH-ee teh OH-ree mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: おります is the humble version of います, used by staff to lower themselves when talking to customers. 空いて here is read (aite), from 空く "to be free".
Phrase Breakdown
はい
hai
[hai]
yes
A basic affirmative response meaning yes.
はい、来週の土曜日です。
Yes, it's next Saturday.
空い
ai
[AH-ee]
to be free; to be available (vacant)
Form of 空く (aku), meaning a seat, table or time slot is open and not taken.
今夜の席は空いていますか。
Are there any seats available tonight?
て
te
[teh]
te-form ending
This ending connects actions, like 'cut and...' in instructions.
てをつけると、つぎのどうさにつなげられます。
When you add -te, you can connect it to the next action.
おり
ori
[OH-ree]
to be (humble form of いる)
Form of おる, a humble verb used by staff to speak politely about their own side, e.g. ~ております.
お待ちしております。
We look forward to seeing you.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
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