{"id":2068,"date":"2026-03-30T08:48:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/?p=2068"},"modified":"2026-04-07T03:10:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T03:10:42","slug":"how-to-make-a-reservation-in-japanese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kanji123.org\/blog\/how-to-make-a-reservation-in-japanese\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Reservation in Japanese: Step-by-Step"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Making a reservation in Japanese sounds like one of those tasks that should be simple until it absolutely is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On paper, you just need to call a restaurant, ask for a table, say the time, say the number of people, and somehow not accidentally reserve dinner for eleven instead of one. In real life, there is also the tiny detail that you may be doing all this in a language you are still learning, through a phone speaker that seems emotionally committed to bad audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is exactly why this guide exists. If you have ever searched how to make a reservation in Japanese because your trip is getting real and your confidence is suddenly not, you are in the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are going to walk through the core vocabulary, the most useful polite phrases, the order restaurants usually ask for information, and the small details that make the whole exchange feel much less intimidating. By the end, you should be able to make a basic restaurant reservation in Japanese, survive the follow-up questions, and sound much more prepared than you feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you still need more writing-system support before you start making calls, keep MochiKana<\/a>, Japanese Alphabet for Beginner<\/a>, and Japanese Writing System<\/a> open in another tab. Reservation phrases are much easier to use when hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji stop feeling like decorative obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featured snippet version:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make a reservation in Japanese, start with a polite opening such as \u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f\u3001\u4e88\u7d04\u3092\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026 then give the date, time, and number of people one step at a time. Be ready to say your name, phone number, and any special requests. The key phrases beginners need most are \u4e88\u7d04 (reservation), \u7a7a\u3044\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b (is it available?), \u4f55\u540d\u69d8\u3067\u3059\u304b (for how many people?), and \u540d\u524d\u3092\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059 (your name, please).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The short answer:<\/strong>
<\/strong>You do not need perfect Japanese to make a restaurant reservation. You need a small set of phrases, the right order of information, and enough calm to not treat every follow-up question like a personal attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting with the basics: <\/strong>\u4e88\u7d04<\/strong> (<\/strong>\u3088\u3084\u304f<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"how<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Japanese word for reservation is \u4e88\u7d04 (\u3088\u3084\u304f). It is the word you will hear, say, and quietly cling to throughout this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most useful beginner phrase built from it is \u4e88\u7d04\u3092\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c, which means something close to \u201cI\u2019d like to make a reservation\u2026\u201d It is polite, natural, and soft enough that you do not sound like you are issuing instructions to the entire building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few useful variants show up too, but this one is the safest place to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese<\/strong><\/td>Reading<\/strong><\/td>Meaning<\/strong><\/td>When to use it<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u4e88\u7d04<\/td>\u3088\u3084\u304f<\/td>reservation<\/td>Core noun you need to recognize<\/td><\/tr>
\u4e88\u7d04\u3059\u308b<\/td>\u3088\u3084\u304f\u3059\u308b<\/td>to make a reservation<\/td>Dictionary form \/ casual explanation<\/td><\/tr>
\u4e88\u7d04\u3092\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059<\/td>\u3088\u3084\u304f\u3092\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059<\/td>I want to make a reservation<\/td>Understandable, but a bit blunt<\/td><\/tr>
\u4e88\u7d04\u3092\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026<\/td>\u3088\u3084\u304f\u3092\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c<\/td>I\u2019d like to make a reservation\u2026<\/td>Best beginner option for polite calls<\/td><\/tr>
\u7a7a\u3044\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\u3042\u3044\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b<\/td>Is it available?<\/td>Use when asking if a slot is open<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A small but important point:<\/strong>
<\/strong>The \u301c\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c ending matters. It softens the request and leaves space for the other person to respond. That is exactly the kind of polite vagueness Japanese loves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to start the phone call<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"how<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you are calling a restaurant, the beginning matters more than you might think. Restaurants in Japan are usually busy, and the cleaner your first line is, the easier the whole conversation becomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a casual phone call, Japanese often starts with \u3082\u3057\u3082\u3057. However, when you are calling a restaurant or another business, a more neutral greeting such as \u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f or \u3053\u3093\u3070\u3093\u306f sounds better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So the safest beginner opening is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese<\/strong><\/td>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f\u3002\u4e88\u7d04\u3092\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026<\/td>Hello. I\u2019d like to make a reservation\u2026<\/td><\/tr>
\u3053\u3093\u3070\u3093\u306f\u3002\u4e88\u7d04\u3092\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026<\/td>Good evening. I\u2019d like to make a reservation\u2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Read next: if polite phrasing still feels slippery, Japanese learning resource<\/a> is a good place to zoom out and rebuild the bigger beginner roadmap before you throw yourself into restaurant audio under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What information do restaurants usually ask for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you say you want to make a reservation, the restaurant usually needs the same basic set of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 The date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 The time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 The number of people<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Your name<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Your phone number<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Any special requests or dietary needs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That sounds like a lot until you notice that the conversation is usually built in exactly that order. In other words, you do not need to deliver everything in one heroic sentence. Avoiding a single long sentence is actually better. Giving details one by one makes it easier for the staff to understand and write down. Moreover, this approach ensures you can say everything correctly without feeling rushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date and time: the part most likely to betray you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"how<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Date and time are where many reservation calls become unexpectedly exciting. Numbers already behave like troublemakers in every language, and phone audio does not help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why it is worth getting the core forms straight before you ever make the call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Months<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
English<\/strong><\/td>Japanese<\/strong><\/td>Reading<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
January<\/td>1\u6708<\/td>\u3044\u3061\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr>
February<\/td>2\u6708<\/td>\u306b\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr>
March<\/td>3\u6708<\/td>\u3055\u3093\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr>
April<\/td>4\u6708<\/td>\u3057\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr>
May<\/td>5\u6708<\/td>\u3054\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr>
June<\/td>6\u6708<\/td>\u308d\u304f\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr>
July<\/td>7\u6708<\/td>\u3057\u3061\u304c\u3064 \/ \u306a\u306a\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr>
August<\/td>8\u6708<\/td>\u306f\u3061\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr>
September<\/td>9\u6708<\/td>\u304f\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr>
October<\/td>10\u6708<\/td>\u3058\u3085\u3046\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr>
November<\/td>11\u6708<\/td>\u3058\u3085\u3046\u3044\u3061\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr>
December<\/td>12\u6708<\/td>\u3058\u3085\u3046\u306b\u304c\u3064<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Days of the month you should know first<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>Japanese<\/strong><\/td>Reading<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1st<\/td>1\u65e5<\/td>\u3064\u3044\u305f\u3061<\/td><\/tr>
2nd<\/td>2\u65e5<\/td>\u3075\u3064\u304b<\/td><\/tr>
3rd<\/td>3\u65e5<\/td>\u307f\u3063\u304b<\/td><\/tr>
4th<\/td>4\u65e5<\/td>\u3088\u3063\u304b<\/td><\/tr>
5th<\/td>5\u65e5<\/td>\u3044\u3064\u304b<\/td><\/tr>
6th<\/td>6\u65e5<\/td>\u3080\u3044\u304b<\/td><\/tr>
7th<\/td>7\u65e5<\/td>\u306a\u306e\u304b<\/td><\/tr>
8th<\/td>8\u65e5<\/td>\u3088\u3046\u304b<\/td><\/tr>
9th<\/td>9\u65e5<\/td>\u3053\u3053\u306e\u304b<\/td><\/tr>
10th<\/td>10\u65e5<\/td>\u3068\u304a\u304b<\/td><\/tr>
14th<\/td>14\u65e5<\/td>\u3058\u3085\u3046\u3088\u3063\u304b<\/td><\/tr>
20th<\/td>20\u65e5<\/td>\u306f\u3064\u304b<\/td><\/tr>
24th<\/td>24\u65e5<\/td>\u306b\u3058\u3085\u3046\u3088\u3063\u304b<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Time<\/strong><\/td>Japanese<\/strong><\/td>Reading<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
5:00<\/td>5\u6642<\/td>\u3054\u3058<\/td><\/tr>
6:00<\/td>6\u6642<\/td>\u308d\u304f\u3058<\/td><\/tr>
7:00<\/td>7\u6642<\/td>\u3057\u3061\u3058 \/ \u306a\u306a\u3058<\/td><\/tr>
8:00<\/td>8\u6642<\/td>\u306f\u3061\u3058<\/td><\/tr>
9:00<\/td>9\u6642<\/td>\u304f\u3058<\/td><\/tr>
7:30<\/td>7\u6642\u534a<\/td>\u3057\u3061\u3058\u306f\u3093 \/ \u306a\u306a\u3058\u306f\u3093<\/td><\/tr>
8:30<\/td>8\u6642\u534a<\/td>\u306f\u3061\u3058\u306f\u3093<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A basic way to give the reservation details is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese<\/strong><\/td>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
6\u670814\u65e5\u306e7\u6642\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>June 14th at 7:00.<\/td><\/tr>
\u660e\u65e5\u306e7\u6642\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>Tomorrow at 7:00.<\/td><\/tr>
\u4eca\u9031\u306e\u571f\u66dc\u65e5\u306e8\u6642\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>This Saturday at 8:00.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If Japanese numbers still feel unstable, go back and reinforce them with your own number resource or your kana routine first. Meanwhile, Learn Hiragana lessons<\/a> and Writing game<\/a> help a lot with fast recall when audio starts moving faster than your confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many people? <\/strong>\u4e8c\u4eba<\/strong>? <\/strong>\u4e09\u540d\u69d8<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"how<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sooner or later, the restaurant is going to ask how many people are coming. This is one of the highest-frequency follow-up questions in the entire reservation call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The easiest phrase to listen for is \u4f55\u540d\u69d8\u3067\u3059\u304b, which means \u201cFor how many people?\u201d You may also hear \u4f55\u4eba\u3067\u3059\u304b or similar variants, but \u4f55\u540d\u69d8\u3067\u3059\u304b is very common in service settings because it is more polite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese<\/strong><\/td>Reading<\/strong><\/td>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u4f55\u540d\u69d8\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\u306a\u3093\u3081\u3044\u3055\u307e\u3067\u3059\u304b<\/td>For how many people?<\/td><\/tr>
\u4e8c\u540d\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>\u306b\u3081\u3044\u3067\u3059<\/td>For two people.<\/td><\/tr>
\u4e09\u540d\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>\u3055\u3093\u3081\u3044\u3067\u3059<\/td>For three people.<\/td><\/tr>
\u56db\u4eba\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>\u3088\u306b\u3093\u3067\u3059<\/td>There are four people.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For beginners, it helps to know both \u4eba and \u540d. \u4eba is the everyday counter for people. \u540d is also used for counting people, especially in customer-service contexts, because it sounds more formal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In other words, if the restaurant says \u4e8c\u540d\u69d8, do not panic. They are still just talking about two people, not two mysterious VIP units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who are you? Name and phone number<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"how<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After the restaurant has the date, time, and number of people, they will usually want your name and sometimes a phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means you should be ready for questions like \u540d\u524d\u3092\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059 or \u304a\u540d\u524d\u306f. The polite way to respond is simple: say your name and end with \u3067\u3059.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese<\/strong><\/td>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u304a\u540d\u524d\u3092\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/td>Your name, please.<\/td><\/tr>
\u540d\u524d\u306f\u30a2\u30ec\u30c3\u30af\u30b9\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>My name is Alex.<\/td><\/tr>
\u96fb\u8a71\u756a\u53f7\u3092\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/td>Your phone number, please.<\/td><\/tr>
\u96fb\u8a71\u756a\u53f7\u306f090-1234-5678\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>My phone number is 090-1234-5678.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If your name is not easy to catch on the phone, spell it slowly or repeat it once. That is not awkward. It is useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phone call reality:<\/strong>
<\/strong>Even in your native language, names over the phone are not always graceful. You are allowed to repeat yourself. In fact, repeating important details is usually smart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special requests: the useful extra information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"how<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After the basic reservation is set, the restaurant may ask if you have any requests. This is where you can mention dietary restrictions, English menu support, seating preferences, or whether you are bringing children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You do not need a giant vocabulary list to survive this section. You just need a few practical patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese<\/strong><\/td>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u8cea\u554f\u304c\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/td>I have a question.<\/td><\/tr>
\u30ea\u30af\u30a8\u30b9\u30c8\u304c\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/td>I have a request.<\/td><\/tr>
\u82f1\u8a9e\u306e\u30e1\u30cb\u30e5\u30fc\u306f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>Do you have an English menu?<\/td><\/tr>
\u5b50\u3069\u3082\u304c\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/td>We have a child \/ children with us.<\/td><\/tr>
\u30d9\u30b8\u30bf\u30ea\u30a2\u30f3\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>I\u2019m vegetarian.<\/td><\/tr>
\u30a2\u30ec\u30eb\u30ae\u30fc\u304c\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/td>I have an allergy.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Read: Japanese Writing System<\/a> and Learn Kanji & Japanese Vocabulary<\/a>. Restaurant Japanese gets much easier once common words stop looking like visual static.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is this okay? How to ask if a time is available<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the restaurant will tell you a time is full. Other times, you will ask whether a slot is available before giving the rest of the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where \u7a7a\u3044\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b becomes one of the most useful phrases in the entire article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese<\/strong><\/td>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
7\u6642\u306f\u7a7a\u3044\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>Is 7:00 available?<\/td><\/tr>
\u660e\u65e5\u306e\u591c\u306f\u7a7a\u3044\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>Is tomorrow evening available?<\/td><\/tr>
\u305d\u306e\u6642\u9593\u306f\u5927\u4e08\u592b\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>That time is fine.<\/td><\/tr>
\u5225\u306e\u6642\u9593\u3067\u3082\u5927\u4e08\u592b\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>Another time is also okay.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This matters because flexibility makes the call much easier. If you only have one possible time and your audio comprehension is still fragile, the conversation gets stressful fast. A little room to adjust helps a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canceling a reservation or running late<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the section nobody wants to need and everybody should still have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plans change. Trains misbehave. Google Maps decides a ten-minute walk is actually an emotional event. So it is worth knowing the most useful phrases before you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japanese<\/strong><\/td>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
\u4e88\u7d04\u3092\u30ad\u30e3\u30f3\u30bb\u30eb\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026<\/td>I\u2019d like to cancel my reservation\u2026<\/td><\/tr>
\u5c11\u3057\u9045\u308c\u305d\u3046\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>It looks like I\u2019m going to be a little late.<\/td><\/tr>
10\u5206\u307b\u3069\u9045\u308c\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/td>I\u2019ll be about 10 minutes late.<\/td><\/tr>
\u3059\u307f\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3001\u9045\u308c\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/td>I\u2019m sorry, I\u2019ll be late.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Small courtesy, big payoff:<\/strong>
<\/strong>Calling when you are running late is one of the easiest ways to sound considerate, even if your Japanese is still beginner-level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A simple model conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is a beginner-safe version of what a basic reservation call can sound like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaker<\/strong><\/td>Japanese<\/strong><\/td>English<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
You<\/td>\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f\u3002\u4e88\u7d04\u3092\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026<\/td>Hello. I\u2019d like to make a reservation\u2026<\/td><\/tr>
Restaurant<\/td>\u306f\u3044\u3001\u3044\u3064\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>Sure, for when?<\/td><\/tr>
You<\/td>6\u670814\u65e5\u306e7\u6642\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>June 14th at 7:00.<\/td><\/tr>
Restaurant<\/td>\u4f55\u540d\u69d8\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>For how many people?<\/td><\/tr>
You<\/td>\u4e8c\u540d\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>For two people.<\/td><\/tr>
Restaurant<\/td>\u304a\u540d\u524d\u3092\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/td>Your name, please.<\/td><\/tr>
You<\/td>\u540d\u524d\u306f\u30a2\u30ec\u30c3\u30af\u30b9\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/td>My name is Alex.<\/td><\/tr>
Restaurant<\/td>\u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/td>Thank you very much.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That is not the only way the conversation can go. However, it is a clean, realistic beginner pattern to practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For broader listening and beginner survival Japanese, go back through Japanese learning resource<\/a> and your kana resources so speaking on the phone stops feeling like a boss battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What beginners usually get wrong<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7   Trying to say the entire reservation request in one long sentence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7   Starting too bluntly instead of using a softer request phrase<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7   Panicking when the restaurant uses polite language like \u540d\u69d8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7   Skipping number practice before attempting date and time over the phone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7   Forgetting to prepare a name and phone number line in advance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A better approach is calmer and more practical. Prepare the core phrases, say the details one at a time, and let the conversation unfold instead of trying to win it in the first sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

f you have been searching how to make a reservation in Japanese because you are worried your Japanese is not ready, here is the reassuring version: perfection is not required.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prioritizing<\/strong> the right phrases in the correct order, along with a little patience, matters much more than flawless grammar. View<\/strong> the need to repeat yourself not as a failure, but simply as a natural part of phone Japanese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So yes, learn how to make a reservation<\/strong> in Japanese. But do it the smart way: practice the opening line, prepare your date, time, and group size, and keep your beginner tools close. Start with MochiKana<\/a>, reinforce vocabulary with MochiKanji<\/a>, and use Kanji123<\/a> when you want quick reality checks on the words and kanji you keep meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then go make the reservation. The restaurant is not waiting for perfect Japanese. It is waiting for enough information to hold your table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How do you say reservation in Japanese?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The word for reservation in Japanese is \u4e88\u7d04, read \u3088\u3084\u304f.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the easiest way to ask for a reservation in Japanese?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Try using the natural, beginner-friendly phrase \u4e88\u7d04\u3092\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3093\u3067\u3059\u304c\u2026, which translates to \u201cI\u2019d like to make a reservation\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do restaurants ask how many people are coming?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A common polite question is \u4f55\u540d\u69d8\u3067\u3059\u304b, which means \u201cFor how many people?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should I say if I\u2019m running late to my reservation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One simple, useful phrase to remember is \u5c11\u3057\u9045\u308c\u305d\u3046\u3067\u3059, meaning \u201cIt looks like I\u2019m going to be a little late.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I need perfect Japanese to make a reservation in Japan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No. You just need a few practical phrases, clear numbers, and enough confidence to answer the basic follow-up questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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