How to Say ‘Then, I'd like to reserve that seat.’ in Japanese
では、その席で予約をお願いします。
de wa sono seki de yoyaku o o negai shi masu
[de wa sono seki de yoyaku o o negai shi mas]
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a natural, polite way to finalize a choice with staff. You don't need a more forceful "I will reserve now"; this softer phrasing is what people commonly use.
Phrase Breakdown
では
de wa
then / well then
Used to move the conversation forward to a conclusion or decision.
では、これでお願いします。
Then, I’ll take this one, please.
Words in this phrase
で
de
[de]
with; at; by
Here it indicates the chosen option for the reservation.
その席で予約できます。
You can reserve that seat.
は
wa
[wa]
topic particle in expression
Completes the set phrase では, meaning 'then' or 'in that case.'
では、お願いします。
Well then, please.
その席で
sono seki de
at that seat / with that seating
Indicates the chosen seat or seating arrangement.
その席で予約します。
I’ll make the reservation for that seat.
Words in this phrase
その
sono
[sono]
that
Refers to a specific seat already mentioned.
その席でお願いします。
That seat, please.
席
seki
[seki]
seat
The seat choice being accepted.
その席が空いています。
That seat is available.
で
de
[de]
with; at; by
Here it indicates the chosen option for the reservation.
その席で予約できます。
You can reserve that seat.
予約をお願いします。
yoyaku o o negai shi masu
please make a reservation
A polite request asking someone to reserve something.
予約をお願いします。
Please make a reservation.
Words in this phrase
予約
yoyaku
[yoyaku]
reservation
A booking for seats or a room.
予約を取りたいです。
I would like to make a reservation.
を
o
[o]
object marker
Marks reservation as the thing being requested.
変更をお願いします。
Please make the change.
お
o
[o]
honorific prefix
Polite prefix used in the request phrase.
お会計をお願いします。
The bill, please.
願い
negai
[negai]
request; favor
Core part of お願いします, used for polite requests.
ご確認をお願いします。
Please confirm.
し
shi
[shi]
do
Part of the fixed polite request phrase.
予約をお願いします。
Please make a reservation.
ます
masu
[mas]
polite ending
Finishes the request politely.
個室をお願いします。
A private room, please.
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