How to Say ‘Check please’ in Japanese
お会計お願いします
おかいけいおねがいします
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced 'okaikei onegaishimasu'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, bills are often settled at the register instead of at the table.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
o
Another polite marker, often used repetitively.
お手洗いはどこですか。
Where is the restroom?
会計かいけい
[kaikei]
bill/check
The total amount of money one must pay.
お会計をお願いします。
Please bring the bill.
おお
[o]
o
Another polite marker, often used repetitively.
お手洗いはどこですか。
Where is the restroom?
願いねがい
[negai]
wish/please
Used to make a polite request.
お願いします。
Please.
しし
[shi]
do
Conjugation of the verb 'to do'.
これをしてください。
Please do this.
ますます
[masu]
to do respectfully
Expresses respect in actions.
始めます。
I will begin.
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