How to Say ‘Phone number’ in Japanese
お電話番号
おでんわばんごう
💬 Usage Tip: [お] is a prefix that makes [電話番号] (denwa bangou) more courteous.
🇯🇵 In Japan: It's customary to ask for a phone number during reservations for confirmation purposes.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
honorific prefix
A prefix used for politeness.
お電話番号を教えてください。
Please tell me your phone number.
電話でんわ
[denwa]
phone
A device used for telecommunications.
お電話番号が必要です。
Your phone number is needed.
番号ばんごう
[bangou]
number
A digit used for counting or identifying.
お電話番号を確認しました。
I confirmed your phone number.
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