How to Say ‘May I have your name?’ in Japanese
お名前をお願いします
おなまえをおねがいします
💬 Usage Tip: Standard phrase when booking or making inquiries.
Phrase Breakdown
お名前
をお願いします
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
honorific prefix
Used to politely refer to items, actions, or people.
お金を忘れました。
I forgot the money.
名前なまえ
[namae]
name
An identifier or label given to someone or something.
彼の名前は一郎です。
His name is Ichiro.
をを
[o]
object marker
Marks the direct object of a verb in a sentence.
手紙を読みます。
I will read the letter.
おお
[o]
honorific prefix
Used to politely refer to items, actions, or people.
お金を忘れました。
I forgot the money.
願いねがい
[negai]
wish
The verb used to ask or request someone politely.
お願いがあります。
I have a request.
しし
[shi]
to do
Expresses action or state in sentences.
ゲームをします。
I will play a game.
ますます
[masu]
will
Indicates future intention or polite request in sentences.
それをやります。
I will do that.
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