Phrase lesson
How do you say "Check, please" in Japanese?
Check, please
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
おかいけいおねがいします
おかいけい おねがいします
okaikei onegai shimasu
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use おかいけいおねがいします (okaikei onegai shimasu) at a restaurant when you are ready to pay.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed phrase.
- Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
- It is a safe default when you want the bill or payment step.
Core words
おかいけい: the bill / check / payment.
Helper words and endings
おねがいします: polite request ending. In practice, learn it as “please.”
Practical note
You can say this at the table, or near the register if the restaurant uses counter payment.
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