Phrase lesson
How do you say "I have a reservation" in Japanese?
I have a reservation
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
よやくしています
よやく しています
yoyaku shiteimasu
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use よやくしています (yoyaku shiteimasu) when you enter a restaurant and want to say you have a reservation.
It is useful before giving your name or reservation time.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed phrase.
- Learn the whole line first.
- It is a ready-to-use entrance line.
Core words
よやく: reservation.
Practical note
After this, staff will usually ask for your name. You can follow with ワタナベです or your own name.
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