How do you say "We can prepare it." in Japanese?

"We can prepare it." in Japanese is "ご用意できます". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘We can prepare it.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "ご用意できます" mean in English?

"ご用意できます" means "We can prepare it." in English. Usage tip: [ご用意できます] literally means "can prepare," with polite [ご] added to [用意]. It's a common service phrase for what staff can arrange, like [お席をご用意できます] "We can prepare a seat/table."

ご用意できます

go youi deki masu

[goh yoh-ee deh-kee mahs]

💬 Usage Tip: [ご用意できます] literally means "can prepare," with polite [ご] added to [用意]. It's a common service phrase for what staff can arrange, like [お席をご用意できます] "We can prepare a seat/table."

🇯🇵 In Japan: This sounds like staff offering accommodation proactively, which is a positive and fairly polite response. In reservations, it often implies they can set aside a more suitable seat or area.

Phrase Breakdown

ご

[goh]

honorific prefix

A polite prefix added to some nouns and verbal nouns to make the expression more respectful, as in ご用意.

Example

ご用意できます。

We can prepare it.

用意

youi

[yoh-ee]

preparation; arrangement

Means preparing or arranging something. In restaurant service, it often refers to getting a seat or item ready.

Example

ご用意できます。

We can prepare it.

でき

deki

[deh-kee]

can do; be able to

The stem of できます, showing ability or possibility. Here it means 'can prepare' or 'can arrange.'

Example

ご用意できます。

We can prepare it.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite verb ending

A polite sentence ending used in formal conversation and customer service.

Example

ご用意できます。

We can prepare it.

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