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Cafés and meals in Japanese.

Learn your opening phrase, then prepare for a reply. The examples do not describe live venue or transport information.

dining

Order a drink

コーヒーを ひとつ おねがいします。

Koohii o hitotsu onegaishimasu.

One coffee, please.

Practise
What might they say back?

Hot or iced?

Your next phrase

ホットでお願いします。

Hot, please.

Point to the menu if needed. Prices and options depend on the shop.

dining

Ask for a table

ふたりですが、せきは ありますか。

Futari desu ga, seki wa arimasu ka.

There are two of us. Do you have a table?

Practise
What might they say back?

Please wait a moment.

Your next phrase

はい、わかりました。

Yes, understood.

This example is for two people. It does not make a reservation.

dining

Ask for the bill

おかいけいを おねがいします。

Okaikei o onegaishimasu.

The bill, please.

Practise
What might they say back?

Please pay at the register.

Your next phrase

カードは使えますか。

Can I pay by card?

Follow the shop’s payment instructions. Card acceptance varies.

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