How to Say ‘I would like to make a reservation’ in Japanese
予約したいのですが
よやくしたいのですが
💬 Usage Tip: Adding [のですが] makes this polite and indirect.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Politeness is key in Japan; using indirect language helps show respect.
Phrase Breakdown
予約したい
のですが
Word-by-Word Breakdown
予約よやく
[yoyaku]
reservation
Booking, often used in restaurant reservations.
レストランの予約したいです。
I want to make a reservation at the restaurant.
しし
[shi]
do
A verb indicating action.
仕事をします。
I will do the work.
たいたい
[tai]
want
Expresses desire or want to do something.
旅行したいです。
I want to travel.
のの
[no]
of
Indicates possession or relation.
鍵の位置を知っています。
I know the location of the key.
ですです
[desu]
is
Copula verb in polite form.
私です。
It is me.
がが
[ga]
but
Conjunction used to contrast or add information.
寒いですが出かけます。
It's cold, but I'll go out.
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