Schedule & Booking

1. 予約したいのですが

   yo-ya-ku shi-ta-i no de-su ga

   I would like to make a reservation

   Usage

   Polite opener for making a reservation at a restaurant, hotel, or salon

   Grammar Note

   "~no desu ga" softly opens a request by trailing off, inviting the other party to respond

2. 何時に開きますか？

   nan-ji ni a-ki-ma-su ka?

   What time do you open?

   Usage

   Used to ask the opening time of a shop or facility

   Grammar Note

   The antonym of "aku" (open) is "shimaru" (close). Ask closing time with "nanji ni shimarimasu ka"

3. キャンセルしたいのですが

   kyan-se-ru shi-ta-i no de-su ga

   I would like to cancel

   Usage

   Politely expresses the desire to cancel a reservation

   Grammar Note

   "Torikeshi shitai" (want to cancel) is also used but "kyanseru" is more common. Cancellation fees may apply

4. 日程を変更できますか？

   nit-tei wo hen-kō de-ki-ma-su ka?

   Can I change the date?

   Usage

   Used to ask whether a booking date can be changed

   Grammar Note

   "~wo henkō dekimasu ka" politely asks if a change is possible. Also works for "jikan" (time) or "meisho" (name)

5. 今日の空きはありますか？

   kyō no a-ki wa a-ri-ma-su ka?

   Do you have availability today?

   Usage

   Used to check same-day availability at a restaurant, salon, or facility

   Grammar Note

   "Aki" refers to vacant space or free time. "Manseki" means "full" (no vacancy) and is its counterpart

6. 何名様でご利用ですか？

   nan-mei-sa-ma de go-ri-yō de-su ka?

   How many people will be using this?

   Usage

   Polite question asked by staff to confirm the number of guests

   Grammar Note

   "-sama" is the most respectful honorific suffix. "Mei-sama" is the polite counter for people in service settings

7. 待ち時間はどれくらいですか？

   ma-chi ji-kan wa do-re ku-rai de-su ka?

   How long is the wait time?

   Usage

   Used to ask how long the wait is when queuing or waiting

   Grammar Note

   "Dorekurai" asks about degree, duration, or quantity. "Donokurai" is an equivalent alternative

8. 明日の午後3時に予約できますか？

   a-shi-ta no go-go san-ji ni yo-ya-ku de-ki-ma-su ka?

   Can I make a reservation for tomorrow at 3 p.m.?

   Usage

   Used to request a specific date and time for a reservation

   Grammar Note

   "~ni yoyaku dekimasu ka" requests a booking at a specific time. Swap "ashita" for a specific day or date

9. 予約の確認をしたいのですが

   yo-ya-ku no ka-ku-nin wo shi-ta-i no de-su ga

   I would like to confirm my reservation

   Usage

   Used to confirm the details of an existing reservation

   Grammar Note

   "Kakunin suru" means to verify or confirm. Have your reservation number ready before making this call

10. 営業時間を教えてください

    ei-gyō ji-kan wo o-shi-e-te ku-da-sa-i

    Please tell me your business hours

    Usage

    Used to ask for the business hours or opening hours of a shop or facility

    Grammar Note

    "Eigyō jikan" is used for commercial businesses; "kaikan jikan" is used for museums and public facilities

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