Phrase lesson
How do you say "Two people" in Japanese?
Two people
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
ふたりです
ふたり です
futari desu
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use ふたりです (futari desu) when restaurant staff ask how many people are in your group.
It is the short answer for “two people.”
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed response.
- Learn the whole line first.
- At the entrance, staff usually only need the number.
Core words
ふたり: two people.
Practical note
You can say this while holding up two fingers. This is enough before the staff guides you to a table.
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