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How do you say "I have an appointment today" in Japanese?

Use this at city hall or another public office when you talk to reception staff.

I have an appointment today

受付

Use きょう よやく が あります (kyou yoyaku ga arimasu) at city hall or another public office when you talk to reception staff. The core reusable pattern is `〜 よやく が / あります`.

Answer

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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

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Quick use

Use きょう よやく が あります (kyou yoyaku ga arimasu) at city hall or another public office when you talk to reception staff. It is meant to be short, polite, and easy to say under pressure.

Chunk or pattern

  • Base pattern: 〜 よやく が / あります
  • Swap the part for the person, place, item, or detail you need.

Helper words and endings

  • ます: is a polite verb ending.

Practical note

Keep this line short. In everyday conversations, a short clear phrase usually works better than trying to explain too much.