Phrase lesson

How do you say "Two people" in Japanese?

Restaurant入店

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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