Phrase lesson
How do you say "I have an appointment today" in Japanese?
I have an appointment today
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
きょうよやくがあります
きょう / よやく が / あります
kyou / yoyaku ga / arimasu
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use きょうよやくがあります (kyou yoyaku ga arimasu) at reception when you already have an appointment.
It lets staff know why you are there before you try to explain the full situation.
Chunk or pattern
The reusable pattern is:
〜があります= I have ... / There is ...
Useful office-related swaps:
よやくがあります= I have an appointment.しつもんがあります= I have a question.しょるいがあります= I have documents.
Core words
きょう: today.よやく: appointment or reservation.あります: have / there is.
Helper words and endings
が: marks what exists or what you have.
Practical note
After this, staff may ask your name or appointment time. If they speak too fast, you can follow with もういちどおねがいします (mou ichido onegaishimasu).
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