Restaurant reservations: Setting preferences for seating, such as indoor, outdoor, or specific views.
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Key Phrases
予約したいです
yoyaku shi tai desu
I would like to make a reservation
どちらがよろしいですか
dochira ga yoroshii desu ka
Which would you prefer?
ご予約を承りました
go yoyaku o uketamawari mashi ta
Your reservation is confirmed
Skills You'll Learn
Making a reservation
予約をする
yoyaku o suru
Asking for preferences
希望を尋ねる
kibou o tazuneru
Confirming a reservation
予約を確認する
yoyaku o kakunin suru
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine calling a restaurant in Japan to make a reservation for dinner. You want to reserve a table for four people this Friday at 7 PM. You discuss seating preferences such as a window seat with an ocean view and choose between indoors and an outdoor terrace depending on the weather. You provide your name for the reservation and receive confirmation of the booking.
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、いつのご予約ですか？
hai itsu no go yoyaku desu ka
Yes, for when would you like the reservation?
今週の金曜日、午後七時からお願いします。
konshuu no kinyoubi gogo shichi ji kara o negai shi masu
This Friday, from 7 PM please.
何名様でしょうか？
nan mei sama deshou ka
How many people will it be for?
四人です。
yo nin desu
For 4 people.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
すみません
sumi mase n
Excuse me
💬 Pronounced (soo-mee-mah-sen). Use when you want to get someone's attention.
🇯🇵 Often used in Japan before asking for help or making requests.
See breakdown →予約
yoyaku
Reservation
💬 Pronounced (yo-yah-koo).
🇯🇵 Reservations are highly valued in Japan, ensuring order and avoiding long waits.
See breakdown →したい
shi tai
Want to do
💬 You can add [したい] (shee-tai) to verbs to express desire.
🇯🇵 Politeness is key in expressing desires in Japan.
See breakdown →予約したいです
yoyaku shi tai desu
I'd like to make a reservation
💬 Very polite way to express your wish for a reservation.
🇯🇵 Phrasing requests politely can help ensure better service in Japan.
See breakdown →いつ
itsu
When
💬 Simple and direct, pronounced (ee-tsoo).
🇯🇵 Timing is crucial in Japanese culture, especially for appointments and reservations.
See breakdown →の
no
Of
💬 A versatile particle in Japanese, links two nouns.
🇯🇵 Used frequently in Japanese, indicating possession or relation.
See breakdown →ご予約
go yoyaku
Reservation (polite)
💬 Adding [ご] (go) makes nouns more polite.
🇯🇵 Polite language is essential in the Japanese service industry.
See breakdown →ですか
desu ka
Is it?
💬 Common ending in polite questions.
🇯🇵 Maintaining politeness even in questions is very Japanese.
See breakdown →いつのご予約ですか
itsu no go yoyaku desu ka
For what date?
💬 This question helps specify the reservation date.
🇯🇵 Be prepared with details when making reservations in Japan.
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