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How do you say "Just one person" in Japanese?
Use this at a restaurant when staff ask about your table.
Just one person
入店
Use ひとり です (hitori desu) at a restaurant when staff ask about your table. The core reusable pattern is `〜 です`.
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
ひとりです
ひとり です
hitori desu
Lesson body
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Quick use
Use ひとり です (hitori desu) right after staff ask how many people are with you. A short number line is the normal answer at the restaurant entrance.
Chunk or pattern
- Base pattern:
〜 です - You can swap the number word:
ひとり,ふたり,さんにん.
Helper words and endings
です: is a polite sentence ending. It keeps the line simple and safe.
Practical note
For restaurant entrances, simpler is better. Staff are usually listening for the number, not a full sentence.