How to Say ‘I'd like to make a reservation’ in Japanese
予約したいです
よやくしたいです
💬 Usage Tip: Very polite way to express your wish for a reservation.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Phrasing requests politely can help ensure better service in Japan.
Phrase Breakdown
予約
したい
です
Word-by-Word Breakdown
予約よやく
[yoyaku]
reservation
Related to booking a place or service.
大事な予定に予約したいです。
I want to make a reservation for an important appointment.
しし
[shi]
do
This is the verb stem for performing action.
勉強をしたいです。
I want to study.
たいたい
[tai]
want
Indicates desire to perform an action.
旅行に行きたいです。
I want to go on a trip.
ですです
[desu]
polite ending
A polite ending particle in Japanese.
今は仕事中です。
I am working now.
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