Key Phrases
予約したいです
I'd like to make a reservation
いつご予約ですか
When would you like to reserve?
空いていますか
Is it available?
Skills You'll Learn
Making a reservation
予約をする
Specifying a time
時間を指定する
Asking for availability
空席を確認する
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are trying to make a restaurant reservation over the phone. You initially request a reservation for Friday at 7 PM, but the restaurant is fully booked at that time. The conversation continues as you discuss alternative options and finally settle on a reservation for Saturday at 7 PM, providing your details to confirm the booking.
すみません、予約したいのですが。
Excuse me, I'd like to make a reservation.
はい、いつご予約ですか？
Sure, for when would you like to reserve?
今週の金曜日の夜七時はどうですか？
How about this Friday at 7 PM?
金曜日の七時ですね。何名様ですか？
Friday at 7 PM, right? How many people?
四人です。
Four people.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
すみません
Excuse me
Useful for getting a waiter's attention.
Politeness is key in Japan; use this frequently.
予約
Reservation
Pronounced as 'yoyaku' (yo-yah-koo).
Essential for restaurants, especially at popular places.
したいです
Want to do
Use this after a verb to express desire.
Polite and indirect requests are customary.
予約したいです
I'd like to make a reservation
Combine [予約] with this to be courteous.
Advance reservations are common, especially in cities.
いつ
When
Pronounced 'itsu' (ee-tsoo).
Prompt timing is appreciated in Japanese culture.
ご予約
Reservation (polite)
The 'go' prefix adds politeness.
Politeness level can enhance service quality.
ですか
Is it?
Common ending for polite questions.
A gentle way to seek information.
いつご予約ですか
When would you like to reserve?
Useful question when confirming details.
Expect a polite exchange of details.
今週
This week
Break it down to 'kon' and 'shuu' (cone-shoo).
Plan ahead, especially for weekends.
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