
Restaurant reservations Part 4: Asking about accessibility features for disabled guests.
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Key Phrases
予約したいです
yoyaku shi tai desu
I would like to make a reservation
バリアフリーですか?
baria furii desu ka
Is it wheelchair accessible?
障害者用の駐車スペース
shougai sha you no chuusha supeesu
Parking spaces for disabled people
Skills You'll Learn
Making reservations
予約をする
yoyaku o suru
Inquiring about accessibility
バリアフリーについて尋ねる
baria furii ni tsui te tazuneru
Discussing parking options
駐車場についての会話
chuusha jou ni tsui te no kaiwa
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are trying to make a reservation at a restaurant in Japan. You inquire about accessibility features like wheelchair access and restroom facilities while speaking with a staff member over the phone. You also confirm parking availability and finalize the reservation for two people at a specified time and date.
すみません、予約したいのですが。
sumi mase n yoyaku shi tai no desu ga
Excuse me, I would like to make a reservation.
はい、いつご予約ですか?
hai itsu go yoyaku desu ka
Sure, when would you like to make the reservation for?
今週の土曜日、午後七時に二人でお願いします。
konshuu no doyoubi gogo shichi ji ni futari de o negai shi masu
This Saturday at 7 PM for two people, please.
かしこまりました。お名前をお願いします。
kashikomari mashi ta o namae o o negai shi masu
Certainly. May I have your name, please?
Emily Smith です。あの、車椅子で行きますが、お店はバリアフリーですか?
^FIRST^ ^LAST^ desu ano kuruma isu de iki masu ga o mise wa baria furii desu ka
It's Emily Smith. By the way, I'll be coming in a wheelchair. Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
すみません
sumi mase n
Excuse me
💬 Use 'sumimasen' to get someone's attention politely.
🇯🇵 Japanese people often use [すみません] not only to apologize but also as a polite way to start a conversation.
See breakdown →予約
yoyaku
Reservation
💬 Pronounced as 'yoyaku'.
🇯🇵 Reservations are highly valued in Japan; it’s polite to call and cancel if you can’t make it.
See breakdown →したいです
shi tai desu
Would like to
💬 The [~たいです] form expresses desires or wishes.
🇯🇵 Adding [です] at the end makes your statement more polite and formal.
See breakdown →予約したいです
yoyaku shi tai desu
I'd like to make a reservation
💬 Combine [予約] (reservation) with [したいです] (would like to) to express a desire to reserve.
🇯🇵 Making reservations for restaurants is common practice, ensuring you a seat upon arrival.
See breakdown →いつ
itsu
When
💬 Pronounced as 'itsu'.
🇯🇵 It's a basic question word, useful for asking many kinds of questions.
See breakdown →ご予約ですか
go yoyaku desu ka
Is the reservation?
💬 The prefix [ご] adds politeness.
🇯🇵 Japanese language often employs polite honorifics for smooth social interactions.
See breakdown →いつご予約ですか
itsu go yoyaku desu ka
When would you like to reserve?
💬 Use this phrase to inquire about reservation times.
🇯🇵 Speaking politely by using [ご] before [予約] is considered respectful.
See breakdown →今週
konshuu
This week
💬 Pronounced as 'konshū'.
🇯🇵 Japanese schedules are often organized weekly, so this term is frequently used.
See breakdown →土曜日
doyoubi
Saturday
💬 Days of the week often end in [曜日].
🇯🇵 Weekends are typically busy for dining out, so reservations are handy.
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