Accommodation

1. チェックインをお願いします

   che-k-ku-in wo o-ne-gai-shi-ma-su

   I'd like to check in, please

   Usage

   Initiating the check-in process at a hotel front desk

   Grammar Note

   "〜wo onegai shimasu" is a versatile polite request. Widely used at hotel front desks for various services

2. 予約した〇〇と申します

   yo-ya-ku shi-ta 〇〇 to mō-shi-ma-su

   I have a reservation under the name 〇〇

   Usage

   Stating your name when checking in with a reservation

   Grammar Note

   "Mōshimasu" is the humble form of "iimasu" (to say). One of the most polite ways to state your own name

3. 部屋の鍵をいただけますか

   he-ya no ka-gi wo i-ta-da-ke-ma-su ka

   Could I have the room key, please?

   Usage

   Politely requesting the room key from hotel front desk staff

   Grammar Note

   "Itadakemasu ka" is the humble form of "moraemasu ka". Used in formal settings like hotels for polite requests

4. 禁煙ルームをお願いしました

   kin-en rū-mu wo o-ne-gai shi-ma-shi-ta

   I requested a non-smoking room

   Usage

   Confirming that you requested a non-smoking room when checking in

   Grammar Note

   "〜mashita" is the polite past form. Natural for confirming reservation details that were made in advance

5. シャワーのお湯が出ません

   sha-wā no o-yu ga de-ma-sen

   The shower has no hot water

   Usage

   Reporting a shower problem to hotel staff

   Grammar Note

   "ga" marks the subject. "Demasen" is the polite negative of "deru" (to come out). Standard structure for reporting issues

6. タオルを追加でいただけますか

   ta-o-ru wo tsu-i-ka de i-ta-da-ke-ma-su ka

   Could I have extra towels, please?

   Usage

   Requesting additional towels or amenities from hotel staff

   Grammar Note

   "Tsuika de" means "additionally" or "as an extra". Used with item requests to hotel staff

7. モーニングコールをお願いできますか

   mō-ni-n-gu kō-ru wo o-ne-gai de-ki-ma-su ka

   Could I request a wake-up call?

   Usage

   Requesting a wake-up call from the hotel front desk

   Grammar Note

   "Morning call" is a Japanese English term. In English: "wake-up call". "Onegai dekimasu ka" is a polite question form

8. チェックアウトは何時ですか

   che-k-ku-a-u-to wa nan-ji de-su ka

   What time is check-out?

   Usage

   Checking the hotel's check-out time

   Grammar Note

   The simplest way to ask for a time. "wa" is the topic particle presenting "check-out" as the topic of inquiry

9. レイトチェックアウトは可能ですか

   re-i-to-che-k-ku-a-u-to wa ka-nō de-su ka

   Is late check-out possible?

   Usage

   Asking if you can check out later than the standard time

   Grammar Note

   "Kanō desu ka" is a more formal equivalent of "dekimasu ka". Common in business and hotel contexts

10. 荷物を預かっていただけますか

    ni-mo-tsu wo a-zu-ka-t-te i-ta-da-ke-ma-su ka

    Could you store my luggage for me?

    Usage

    Asking hotel staff to store luggage before check-in or after check-out

    Grammar Note

    "〜te itadakemasu ka" is far more polite than "〜te kudasai". Ideal for hotel and formal contexts

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