I have an early flight at 9am tomorrow and I need a taxi to come to the hotel at 6.30am.
I would like the hotel receptionist to book a taxi for me.
How do I say “I want to book a taxi for tomorrow at 6.30am”?
Answer by Japanese teacher
(1) あしたの6時半(じはん)に、タクシーを予約(よやく)したいんですが・・・
Ashita no rokujihan ni takushii o yoyakushitai ndesuga…
I want to book a taxi for tomorrow at 6.30am
Explanation
The phrase yoyakushimasu means “to book or to reserve something”. If you conjugate the masu form of the verb to “~tai”, it means “I want to ~”.
In this case, yoyakushitai means “I want to reserve”. Simply add the time and day and you can apply this phrase for any situation.
One point to note, the Japanese people are known for their punctuality.
If your taxi reservation is for 6.30am, it would be advisable for you to be at the hotel lobby 5 to 10 minutes before your booking time.
