How to Say ‘A table for one, please.’ in Japanese
一人です。
hitori desu
[hito-ree dess]
💬 Usage Tip: [一人] means "one person," and in this situation [です] works like "it's for...": [二人です] = "It's for two." This same pattern is handy at restaurants, clinics, and hotels.
Phrase Breakdown
一人
hitori
[hito-ree]
one person
Used to say there is one person in your party at a restaurant.
予約はありませんが、一人で入れますか。
I don't have a reservation, but can I come in alone?
です
desu
[dess]
is / am / are
A polite copula used to make statements politely.
私は学生です。
I am a student.
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