How do you say "Water, please" in Japanese?

Quick use

Use みずをください (mizu o kudasai) at a restaurant when you want water.

It is a simple request you can use after sitting down or during the meal.

Chunk or pattern

• Reusable pattern: 〜 を / ください
• Replace 〜 with the item you want.
• Good swaps here: みず, おちゃ, メニュー.

Core words

• みず: water.

Helper words and endings

• ください: direct polite request.
• を: marks the thing you want.

Practical note

In many restaurants, water is free, but you may still need to ask if your glass is empty or if water is self-service.