Taking leftovers or
ordering takeout 

• 1. "Can I take this home? (Leftovers)"

     • Japanese: 持ち帰りにできますか？

     • Reading: Mochikaeri ni dekimasu ka?

• 2. "I’d like to order this for takeout, please."

• Japanese: 持ち帰りでお願いします。

• Reading: Mochikaeri de onegaishimasu.

Key Vocabulary / 単語

• Takeout / Leftovers：持ち帰り 「Mochikaeri」

• Is it possible? / Can I...?： できますか 「Dekimasu ka」

• Please / I'd like to request... ：お願いします 「Onegaishimasu」

Tip: Taking Leftovers in Japan Unlike in some countries, many restaurants in Japan may refuse requests to take home leftovers due to strict food safety and hygiene regulations. However, more places are becoming flexible, so it never hurts to ask, "Mochi-kaeri wa deki-masu ka?"