予約= yoyaku : How to make a reservation in Japanese

August 17, 2012 in Japanese culture, Practical, Travel Japanese, useful phrases, Vocabulary

「ご予約は何名様ですか?。」

= Goyoyaku wa nanmei sama desu ka?

= How many people in your party?

「4匹です!」

= Yonhiki desu.

= Four “dogs” !

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Travel Japanese: 空港にて=kuukou nite=At the airport

October 13, 2010 in Travel Japanese

「ただいま!」

=Tadaima!

=I’m back!

「お土産は?」

=Omiyage wa?

=You got a souvenir for me?

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