Question
I’m going on a business trip to Japan next week, and I know I’ll need a taxi from my hotel to the company office every morning. How do I ask the hotel receptionist to call a taxi for me in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
タクシーを呼（よ）んでください。
Takushii o yonde kudasai.
Please call a taxi for me.
This phrase can be used whenever you need someone to call a taxi on your behalf. Takushii means “taxi,” while yonde kudasai is a polite request meaning “please call.” If you want to specify a time, you can add it to the sentence, for example, “Gozen kuji ni takushii o yonde kudasai” (Please call a taxi for me at 9 AM).
Remember, it’s always helpful to confirm the pronunciation to ensure smooth communication during your trip. Safe travels and good luck with your meetings!
