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
💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'I want to do a reservation'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Politeness is key in Japan, so this phrase is useful to show respect.
Phrase Breakdown
予約
を
したい
です
Word-by-Word Breakdown
予約よやく
[yoyaku]
Reservation
The act of arranging something in advance.
予約を確認しました。
I confirmed the reservation.
をを
[o]
Object marker
Particle indicating the object of an action.
本を読みました。
I read a book.
しし
[shi]
To do
Verb to indicate performing an action.
宿題をします。
I will do my homework.
たいたい
[tai]
Want to
Expresses desire to do the preceding verb.
旅行に行きたいです。
I want to go on a trip.
ですです
[desu]
Copula - polite form
Phrase ending to make it polite.
学生です。
I am a student.
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