How do you say "What would you like to order?" in Japanese?

"What would you like to order?" in Japanese is "何を注文されますか？". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "何を注文されますか？" mean in English?

"何を注文されますか？" means "What would you like to order?" in English. Usage tip: A polite way to ask someone for their choice.

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How to Say ‘What would you like to order?’ in Japanese

何を注文されますか？

なにをちゅうもんされますか？

💬 Usage Tip: A polite way to ask someone for their choice.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Often asked by waitstaff to show respect to customers.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

何なに

[nani]

What

Used to inquire about the desired items.

Example

カフェで「何を注文されますか？」と聞かれた。

In the cafe, they asked 'What would you like to order?'

をを

[o]

order

A request for something to be delivered.

Example

ピザを注文した。

I ordered a pizza.

注文ちゅうもん

[chuumon]

order

To make a request for products or services.

Example

メニューを見て注文する。

Look at the menu and place an order.

ささ

[sa]

polite form

Part of the honorific expression in Japanese.

Example

注文されるのは珍しいです。

It's rare to have it ordered politely.

れれ

[re]

passive form

Used to indicate action is received by the subject.

Example

ご注文されるのをお待ちしております。

We are waiting for your order.

ますます

[masu]

politeness marker

Indicates politeness in a statement.

Example

すぐにお伺いします。

I will be there shortly.

かか

[ka]

question particle

Used to form questions in Japanese.

Example

それは何ですか？

What is that?

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