Phrase lesson
How do you say "Small plates, please" in Japanese?
Small plates, please
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
とりざらをください
とりざら を / ください
torizara o / kudasai
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use とりざらをください (torizara o kudasai) at a restaurant when you want someone to do something for you. It tells the other person clearly what you need next.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 を / ください - Replace the
〜part with the thing, place, document, item, or action you need in that scene. - Good swaps here:
みず,フォーク,ふくろ.
Helper words and endings
ください: direct polite request.を: marks the thing you want, use, show, or ask about.
Practical note
Restaurant staff are usually listening for the key item or problem, so a short clear line works well.
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