How to Say ‘Semi-private area’ in Japanese
半個室
han koshitsu
[han koshitsu]
💬 Usage Tip: 半 "half" goes in front of a noun just like "semi-" does: 個室 "private room" becomes 半個室.
🇯🇵 In Japan: A 半個室 usually has walls or a curtain on some sides but no full door, so neighbouring tables may still hear you. If you need real privacy for a group, ask specifically for a 個室 with a door.
Phrase Breakdown
半
han
[han]
semi
Partially, or in some way, not fully.
半分だけ食べました。
I only ate half.
個室
koshitsu
[koshitsu]
private room
A room reserved for exclusive use by a specific group.
個室を予約したいです。
I want to reserve a private room.
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