How to Say ‘I would like to make a reservation’ in Japanese
予約をしたいんですが
よやくをしたいんですが
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase is used to politely express your desire to reserve.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Reservations play a key role in ensuring a smooth dining experience in Japan.
Phrase Breakdown
予約よやく
reservation
A commitment to a future booking.
予約は大切です。
Reservations are important.
をを
(object marker)
Indicates the direct object of an action.
本を読みます。
I read a book.
したいしたい
want to do
Expresses the speaker's desire to perform an action.
日本に行きたいです。
I want to go to Japan.
んですがんですが
but
Used to express a mild request or introduce an explanation.
ちょっと忙しいんですが。
I'm a bit busy, but...
Word-by-Word Breakdown
予約よやく
[yoyaku]
reservation
A booking or arrangement to secure availability.
予約が必要です。
A reservation is necessary.
をを
[o]
object particle
Indicates the direct object of an action.
本を読みます。
I read a book.
しし
[shi]
do
A verb indicating the action of doing.
あなたがそれをしなければなりません。
You have to do it.
たいたい
[tai]
want to
Indicates wanting or wishing to do something.
それを食べたいです。
I want to eat that.
んん
[n]
polite sentence ending
Softens the request or statement in polite language.
見たいんですが。
I would like to see it.
ですです
[desu]
to be
A copula in polite speech.
それは真実です。
That is true.
がが
[ga]
but
Connects contrasting statements or phrases.
簡単ですが、時間がかかります。
It's simple, but it takes time.
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