
Question
I am traveling in Japan for business and have an important meeting planned. How can I ask, “Can I have a receipt, please?” in Japanese when I pay by cash at a restaurant?

Japango Editor Team
領収書(りょうしゅうしょ)をくれますか。
Ryoushuusho o kuremasuka?
Can I have a receipt, please?
When you are on a business trip in Japan, keeping track of your expenses is essential for reimbursement. You can use this phrase to request an official receipt, or “ryoushuusho”, after making a payment. The particle “o” is used to indicate the object of the verb, and “kuremasuka?” is a polite way of saying “can you give me?” This phrase can be valuable in various situations beyond restaurants, such as in taxis or shops, making it a must-know for business travelers in Japan.