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 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.
  • : 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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