Question
I’m planning to travel to Japan and want to make a reservation at a restaurant. How do I ask in Japanese, “Can I make a reservation for two people at 7 PM?”?
Japango Editor Team
午後７時（ごごしちじ）に２人（ふたり）の予約（よやく）をしてもいいですか。
Gogo shichiji ni futari no yoyaku o shite mo iidesuka?
Can I make a reservation for two people at 7 PM?
This is a useful expression for making reservations at restaurants and other places. “Gogo shichiji ni” means “at 7 PM”; “futari” means “two people”; “yoyaku” means “reservation”; and “shite mo iidesuka” is a polite way to ask for permission.
To customize this phrase for different times and numbers of people, just substitute “shichiji” with the time you wish and “futari” with the number of guests.
Enjoy your dining experience in Japan and remember to arrive on time for your reservation!
