Dining out in Japan is not just about the food; it is a warm exchange of hospitality. Use these simple phrases to connect with the staff and make your dining experience even more special.
Sumimasen!
Japanese: すみません!
Reading: Sumimasen!
Where is the restroom?
Japanese: トイレはどこですか?
Reading: Toire wa doko desu ka?
Is there Wi-Fi?
Japanese: Wi-Fiはありますか?
Reading: Waifai wa ari-masu ka?
What is the password?
Japanese: パスワードは何ですか?
Reading: Pasuwādo wa nan desu ka?
Key Vocabulary / 単語
Restroom / Toilet : トイレ 「Toire」
Where / Where is...? : どこですか? 「Doko desu ka?」
Is there...? / Do you have...? : ありますか? 「Ari-masu ka?」
Password : パスワード 「Pasuwādo」
Charging : 充電 「Jūden」
Can I do...? / Is it possible? : できますか? 「Deki-masu ka?」
Tip: In Japan, it is perfectly normal and polite to call out "Sumimasen!" to get the staff's attention. Don't be shy—give it a try if you need help or want to order more!
One more beer, please.
Japanese: ビールをもう一杯お願いします。
Reading: Bīru o mō ippai onegai shi-masū.
2.Same as this, please.
Japanese: これと同じものをください。
Reading: Kore to onaji mono o kudasai.
3.Another helping, please.
Japanese: お替りを下さい。
Reading: Okawari o kudasai.
Tip: If you say "Okawari o kudasai" while holding out an empty plate or glass, the staff will bring the same item to your table.
Key Vocabulary / 単語:
Beer : ビール 「Bīru」
One more glass / cup : もう一杯 「Mō ippai」
Please / I'd like to request... : お願いします 「Onegai shi-masu」
Could we have some water, please?
Japanese: お水をお願いします。
Reading: Omizu o onegai shi-masū.
Chopsticks, please.
Japanese: お箸をください。
Reading: Ohashi o kudasai.
Two small plates, please.
Japanese: お皿を2枚ください
Reading: O-sara o ni-mai kudasai.
Three forks, please.
Japanese: フォークを3つお願いします
Reading: Fōku o mittsu onegai shi-masu.
Key Vocabulary / 単語:
Water お水 「Omizu」
Chopsticks お箸 「Ohashi」
Please / I'd like to request... お願いします 「Onegai shi-masu」
Please give me... ください 「Kudasai」
Could you take this plate away, please?
Japanese: お皿を下げてください。
Reading: Osara o sagete kudasai.
Can I take these to go?
Japanese: これとこれは、お持ち帰りはできますか?
Reading: Kore to kore wa, o-mochikaeri wa deki-masu ka?
Tip: Not all restaurants in Japan allow you to take leftovers home. This is due to food safety concerns and the hospitality mindset of wanting you to enjoy food at its freshest and most delicious moment.
Key Vocabulary / 単語:
Plate / Dish : お皿 「O-sara」
Please take it away / Please clear... : 下げてください 「Sagete kudasai」