
Key Phrases
予約したいです
I would like to make a reservation
どちらがよろしいですか
Which would you prefer?
ご予約を承りました
Your reservation is confirmed
Skills You'll Learn
Making a reservation
予約をする
Asking for preferences
希望を尋ねる
Confirming a reservation
予約を確認する
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine calling a restaurant in Japan to make a reservation for dinner. You want to reserve a table for four people this Friday at 7 PM. You discuss seating preferences such as a window seat with an ocean view and choose between indoors and an outdoor terrace depending on the weather. You provide your name for the reservation and receive confirmation of the booking.
すみません、予約したいのですが。
Excuse me, I would like to make a reservation.
はい、いつのご予約ですか?
Yes, for when would you like the reservation?
今週の金曜日、午後七時からお願いします。
This Friday, from 7 PM please.
何名様でしょうか?
How many people will it be for?
四人です。
For 4 people.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
すみません
Excuse me
Pronounced (soo-mee-mah-sen). Use when you want to get someone's attention.
Often used in Japan before asking for help or making requests.
予約
Reservation
Pronounced (yo-yah-koo).
Reservations are highly valued in Japan, ensuring order and avoiding long waits.
したい
Want to do
You can add [したい] (shee-tai) to verbs to express desire.
Politeness is key in expressing desires in Japan.
予約したいです
I'd like to make a reservation
Very polite way to express your wish for a reservation.
Phrasing requests politely can help ensure better service in Japan.
いつ
When
Simple and direct, pronounced (ee-tsoo).
Timing is crucial in Japanese culture, especially for appointments and reservations.
の
Of
A versatile particle in Japanese, links two nouns.
Used frequently in Japanese, indicating possession or relation.
ご予約
Reservation (polite)
Adding [ご] (go) makes nouns more polite.
Polite language is essential in the Japanese service industry.
ですか
Is it?
Common ending in polite questions.
Maintaining politeness even in questions is very Japanese.
いつのご予約ですか
For what date?
This question helps specify the reservation date.
Be prepared with details when making reservations in Japan.
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