How do you say "Are prepared; are available" in Japanese?

"Are prepared; are available" in Japanese is "ご用意しています". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Are prepared; are available’ in Japanese

Q: What does "ご用意しています" mean in English?

"ご用意しています" means "Are prepared; are available" in English. Usage tip: [ご用意しています] literally means “have prepared.” In hospitality, it often means something is available or included for guests.

ご用意しています

go youi shi te i masu

[goh yoh-ee shee teh ee mahss]

💬 Usage Tip: [ご用意しています] literally means “have prepared.” In hospitality, it often means something is available or included for guests.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese service language often sounds more elegant than direct English equivalents. Instead of “We have breakfast,” staff may say it is “prepared” for you.

Phrase Breakdown

ご

[goh]

honorific prefix

Polite prefix used in service phrases to sound respectful.

Example

ご用意していますのでご安心ください。

We have it prepared, so please don't worry.

用意

youi

[yoh-ee]

preparation; readying

Refers to preparing something for a guest, such as meals or amenities.

Example

朝食を用意しています。

We are preparing breakfast.

し

shi

[shee]

do; make

The stem of する, used to turn 用意 into the verb 'prepare.'

Example

お飲み物を用意しています。

We are preparing drinks.

て

[teh]

and; -te form

Connects the verb to the following helping verb in the progressive/resultative form.

Example

席を用意しています。

We have seats prepared.

い

[ee]

be; exist

Part of しています, indicating an ongoing action or a current prepared state.

Example

資料を確認しています。

I am checking the documents.

ます

masu

[mahss]

polite present/future ending

Polite ending used in formal service speech.

Example

お席をご用意しています。

We have your seats prepared.

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