Phrase lesson

How do you say "Can I take it to go?" in Japanese?

Restaurant確認

Can I take it to go?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

もちかえりできますか

もちかえり できますか

mochikaeri dekimasu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use もちかえりできますか (mochikaeri dekimasu ka) at a restaurant when you want a quick yes or no check. Learn it as a ready-to-use line you can say smoothly.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • Once it feels automatic, it becomes much easier to use under pressure.

Helper words and endings

  • ますか: polite question ending after a verb.

Practical note

Restaurant staff are usually listening for the key item or problem, so a short clear line works well.

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