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Have you ever felt nervous about entering a restaurant in Japan?
Many learners worry about what the staff might say first, especially when they are traveling.
The good news is that there are some very common phrases you can learn in advance, and just knowing them can make you feel much more comfortable.
In my short video, I introduce two useful restaurant phrases that you will hear very often in Japan.
The first one is:
何名様ですか？
Nan-mei sama desu ka?
This means: “How many people are in your party?”
When you enter a restaurant, staff often ask this question first.
If you can understand it, it becomes much easier to respond calmly.
Here are some simple answers:
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一人です。 (Hitori desu.) = I’m alone.
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二人です。 (Futari desu.) = We are two.
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三人です。 (San-nin desu.) = We are three.
The second phrase is:
こちらへどうぞ。
Kochira e douzo.
This means: “This way, please.”
After asking how many people are in your group, the staff may guide you to your seat with this phrase.
It is a very common and useful expression, and you can hear it in many situations, not only in restaurants.
I like teaching these kinds of phrases because they are practical, simple, and immediately useful.
Learning Japanese becomes more fun when you can imagine real-life situations and practice expressions you will actually hear.
If you are preparing for a trip to Japan, or if you want to feel more confident in everyday conversations, learning small phrases like these is a great place to start.
In my lessons, we can practice:
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useful restaurant Japanese
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simple travel phrases
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natural responses for real situations
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listening practice for common expressions
Even short phrases can make a big difference when you use them at the right moment.
Thank you for reading, and I hope this helps you enjoy Japanese a little more.
I’d be happy to practice these real-life phrases with you in a lesson!
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