Japanese - Reservations

予約しています。

Yoyaku shite imasu.

I have a reservation.

Meaning: I have a reservation.

When to use: Say this when you arrive at a restaurant, hotel, clinic, salon, or event to let staff know you already booked.

Tip: Beginners sometimes say 予約がある instead; 予約しています is more natural and polite when speaking to staff.

予約したいです。

Yoyaku shitai desu.

I’d like to make a reservation.

Meaning: I’d like to make a reservation.

When to use: Use when calling or speaking to staff to ask to reserve a table, room, or service.

___名です

___ mei desu.

We are ___ people.

Meaning: We are ___ people.

When to use: Use 名 (mei) to politely state how many people are in your group at reception, a restaurant, or when checking in.

Tip: Learners often say 二人 (futari) in casual contexts; at counters, 名 (mei) is more polite and expected.