ホットコーヒーのMサイズをお願いします
ホットコーヒーのMサイズをおねがいします
Medium hot coffee, please.
POINTChain-specific such as Tall/Grande/Venti
Dining Out
Cafe
Master the Japanese you need for Cafe in natural keigo. Scene-by-scene flow · NG examples · politeness levels · 9-language parallel translations
This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Cafe" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.
What this page helps you say in Japan
This page focuses on Cafe and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.
What You'll Learn on This Page
- Basics of ordering
- Size/customization
- In-store/Take-out
- Check Wi-Fi/power supply
- Consideration for long-term use
Practice Phrases (10 Total)
アイスラテをSサイズでお願いします
アイスラテをSサイズでおねがいします
Iced latte, small please.
POINTHot/Ice designation
店内でお願いします
てんないでおねがいします
For here, please.
POINTtax rate changes
テイクアウトでお願いします
テイクアウトでおねがいします
To go, please.
POINT“Take-out” is also OK.
ミルク多めでお願いします
ミルクおおめでおねがいします
Extra milk, please.
POINTcustomization
砂糖は抜きでお願いします
さとうはぬきでおねがいします
No sugar, please.
POINT"Exclude" = exclude
Wi-Fiは利用できますか
Wi-Fiはりようできますか
Is Wi-Fi available?
POINTBasic equipment of the cafe
電源は使えますか
でんげんはつかえますか
Are outlets available?
POINTNomad worker required
パソコン作業をしても大丈夫でしょうか
パソコンさぎょうをしてもだいじょうぶでしょうか
Is it OK to work on a laptop?
POINTCheck if Nagai is OK.
閉店は何時ですか
へいてんはなんじですか
What time do you close?
POINTCheck closing time
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the characteristics of Japanese cafe chains?
A. Starbucks (expensive/comfortable), Doutor (cheap/small), Tully's (medium), Komeda (full morning menu), etc.
Q. Which stores can I use for study/work?
A. You can stay long at Komeda, Hoshino Coffee, and Renoir. Don't stay long at Starbucks when it's crowded. The number of private cafes is also increasing.
Q. How to use free Wi-Fi?
A. Search for "Starbucks Wi-Fi" etc. and connect via email authentication. Some stores have time restrictions.
Q. Is morning good value?
A. Breakfast at Komeda's private coffee shop includes breakfast for the price of a drink. The average price is 600 to 1000 yen.
Q. What are the etiquette during peak hours?
A. When it's crowded, give up your seat after 1 to 2 hours. Studying and working during free time is recommended.