How do you say "May I have your name?" in Japanese?

"May I have your name?" in Japanese is "お名前を教えていただけますか". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "お名前を教えていただけますか" mean in English?

"お名前を教えていただけますか" means "May I have your name?" in English. Usage tip: Combines respect with inquiry in a polite manner.

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How to Say ‘May I have your name?’ in Japanese

お名前を教えていただけますか

おなまえをおしえていただけますか

💬 Usage Tip: Combines respect with inquiry in a polite manner.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Essential for verifying reservations or orders in Japan.

Phrase Breakdown

お名前

を教えていただけますか

Word-by-Word Breakdown

おお

[o]

honorific prefix

A respectful prefix used to show politeness.

Example

お名前をお教えします。

I will inform you of the name.

名前なまえ

[namae]

name

Refers to a person's name.

Example

お願いします、お名前を。

Please, your name.

をを

[o]

object marker

Indicates the direct object of an action.

Example

資料をお見せできますか。

Can you show me the materials?

教えおしえ

[oshie]

teach/tell

Indicates teaching or telling information.

Example

手順を教えてください。

Please tell me the procedure.

てて

[te]

and

Conjunctive particle joining actions.

Example

内容を書いて、送ってください。

Write the content and send it.

いただけいただけ

[itadake]

could you please

Respectfully asks someone to do something.

Example

アドバイスをいただけますか。

Could you give me advice?

ますます

[masu]

polite verb ending

Indicates politeness in a sentence.

Example

お名前を教えていただけますか。

Could you tell me your name, please?

かか

[ka]

question particle

Used to indicate a question.

Example

きれいですか。

Is it beautiful?

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