Phrase lesson

How do you say "Small plates, please" in Japanese?

Restaurant依頼

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 need small plates for sharing food.

Chunk or pattern

  • Reusable pattern: 〜 を / ください
  • Replace with the item you need.
  • Useful swaps: スプーン, フォーク, みず.

Core words

  • とりざら: small plate for taking food from a shared dish.

Helper words and endings

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

Practical note

This is especially useful at izakaya-style restaurants or when several people share dishes.

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