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

Synergia Editorial Team

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)

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

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.

Cafe

What this page helps you say in Japan

What You'll Learn on This Page

Practice Phrases (10 Total)

Frequently Asked Questions

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