How to Say ‘How many people?’ in Japanese
何名様でしょうか
なんめいさまでしょうか
🇯🇵 In Japan: The use of [様] (sama) is an honorific showing respect.
Phrase Breakdown
何名様
でしょうか
Word-by-Word Breakdown
何なん
[nan]
how many
Question word asking for quantity.
何名様で予約ですか？
For how many people is the reservation?
名めい
[mei]
people counter
Measure word to count people.
今夜何名様ですか？
How many people tonight?
様さま
[sama]
polite suffix
Honorific for addressing customers.
様の席は準備できています。
Mr./Ms.'s seat is ready.
でしょうでしょう
[deshou]
is it
Polite expression of asking for confirmation.
何時でしょうか？
What time is it?
かか
[ka]
question marker
Signals a question is being asked.
お名前は何でしょうか？
What is your name?
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