How to Say ‘I'd like to make a reservation’ in Japanese
予約をしたいです
よやくをしたいです
🇯🇵 In Japan: Reservations are very common in Japan due to busy dining times and space limitations.
Phrase Breakdown
予約を
したいです
Word-by-Word Breakdown
予約よやく
[yoyaku]
reservation
An arrangement made in advance for a seat or place at a restaurant, hotel, etc.
ホテルの予約を確認しました。
I confirmed the hotel reservation.
をを
[o]
object marker
A particle used to mark the direct object of a verb.
席を予約したいです。
I want to reserve a seat.
しし
[shi]
do
A verb indicating performing an action or task.
宿題をしなければなりません。
I have to do my homework.
たいたい
[tai]
want to
Indicates a desire to perform an action.
映画を見たいです。
I want to watch a movie.
ですです
[desu]
politeness marker
Ends a sentence politely.
こちらが注文した料理です。
This is the dish you ordered.
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