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Question
I’m planning to visit a Japanese friend’s home for dinner and I want to bring a gift to show my appreciation. How do I ask “What should I bring with me?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
何（なに）を持（も）っていけばいいですか。
Nani o motte ikeba ii desuka?
What should I bring with me?
When visiting someone’s home in Japan, it’s customary to bring a small gift or “omiyage” to express your gratitude for being invited. Using the phrase above, you can politely inquire about what would be appropriate to bring. The structure “motte ikeba ii desuka?” literally asks “is it good to bring?” and can be adapted to different contexts by replacing “nani” with a specific item. For instance, “ワインを持っていけばいいですか” (Wain o motte ikeba ii desuka?) means “Is it good to bring wine?”
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