○名です、空いていますか
○めいです、あいていますか
Party of ○, is there space?
POINTEntry without reservation
Dining Out
Izakaya (Japanese Pub)
Master the Japanese you need for Izakaya (Japanese Pub) 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 "Izakaya (Japanese Pub)" 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 Izakaya (Japanese Pub) 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
- Flow when entering the store
- ordering drinks
- food ordering pattern
- Responding to orders
- accounting and bill splitting
Practice Phrases (10 Total)
とりあえずビールで
とりあえずビールで
Beer to start.
POINTStandard drinking party in Japan
レモンサワーをお願いします
レモンサワーをおねがいします
Lemon sour, please.
POINTpopular cocktails
飲み放題はありますか
のみほうだいはありますか
Is there all-you-can-drink?
POINTApproximately 1,500 to 3,000 yen for 2 hours
食べ放題コースをお願いします
たべほうだいコースをおねがいします
All-you-can-eat course, please.
POINTPopular for Yakiniku and Sushi
お通しは不要です
おとおしはふようです
No otoshi, please.
POINTSome stores can refuse, many require it.
取り皿をいただけますか
とりざらをいただけますか
Could I have small plates?
POINTFor sharing
お会計をお願いします
おかいけいをおねがいします
Check, please.
POINTThere are many cash register accounts
別々で支払えますか
べつべつでしはらえますか
Can we pay separately?
POINTRequest for “splitting the bill”
二次会はどうしますか
にじかいはどうしますか
How about a second round?
POINTInvitation to karaoke bar
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Q. Can I refuse the order?
A. Some restaurants allow this, but many require it as a seat fee. About 300-800 yen. Please check in advance.
Q. What are the precautions for all-you-can-drink?
A. Time system (90 minutes / 120 minutes / 10 minutes before L.O.), you can't leave without leaving a drink at the end. There are also cheap courses that exclude draft beer.
Q. What are the basics of bill-splitting culture?
A. There are various options such as boss paying more, equal payment, fewer women, etc. It is safe to leave it to the secretary.
Q. How to order touch panel?
A. Many languages available. The number of stores where English, Chinese, and Korean options are available is increasing.
Q. How to do accounting?
A. There is a seat accounting and a cashier accounting. If you are paying at the register, bring the slip. There are many stores that accept electronic money and credit cards.