How do you say "I'd like to make a reservation" in Japanese?

"I'd like to make a reservation" in Japanese is "予約をしたいのですが". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "予約をしたいのですが" mean in English?

"予約をしたいのですが" means "I'd like to make a reservation" in English. Usage tip: A polite way to express your intention to book.

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How to Say ‘I'd like to make a reservation’ in Japanese

予約をしたいのですが

よやくをしたいのですが

💬 Usage Tip: A polite way to express your intention to book.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Common phrase when calling a restaurant.

Phrase Breakdown

予約

を

したい

のですが

Word-by-Word Breakdown

予約よやく

[yoyaku]

reservation

An arrangement made in advance to secure a service, such as a table at a restaurant.

Example

レストランの予約をしました。

I made a reservation at the restaurant.

をを

[o]

object marker

Indicates the direct object of a verb.

Example

本を読みます。

I read a book.

しし

[shi]

want to do

Expresses a desire to perform a certain action.

Example

映画を見たいです。

I want to watch a movie.

たいたい

[tai]

want to

A suffix indicating desire to undertake an action.

Example

旅行に行きたい。

I want to go on a trip.

のの

[no]

subject/noun-modifying particle

Connects clauses or indicates possession.

Example

彼の本です。

It is his book.

ですです

[desu]

is/am/are

To be (polite form).

Example

私は学生です。

I am a student.

がが

[ga]

but

Used for contrasting or connecting statements.

Example

やりたいですが、時間がない。

I want to do it, but I don't have time.

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