Used to get someone's attention politely, much like 'excuse me' in English.

Commonly used when entering a store or restaurant to signal you need assistance.

Pronounced as [よやく] (yo-yaku).

Making a reservation in advance is a common practice in Japan, especially for popular restaurants.

Derived from the verb [する] (suru), meaning 'to do'.

Adding 'です' at the end makes it polite, suitable for formal settings.

Combines 'reservation' and 'want to', polite and direct.

Typically used over the phone or upon entering a restaurant.

Simple affirmation, pronounced as [はい] (hai).

Used frequently in daily interactions to show agreement or understanding.

A very polite way of saying 'I understand'.

Often used by customer service staff.

Combines 'yes' and 'understood' for enhanced politeness.

Shows attentive and respectful service in a Japanese context.

'[様]' adds politeness to '[名]', meaning name or counter for people.

Essential for making reservations, Japanese prioritize knowing group sizes.

A questioning ending in Japanese, conveys politeness.

Used in formal inquiries or when speaking with customers.