大人3名で2時間お願いします
おとな3めいで2じかんおねがいします
Three adults for two hours, please.
POINT"Three people" can be understood, but "three people" is polite.
Sports/Hobbies
karaoke phrases
Reception, machine operation, extensions, accounting.
A collection of phrases for enjoying Japan's national pastime.
This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "karaoke phrases" 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 karaoke phrases 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
- How to tell the number of people and time at the reception desk
- Drink bar/food ordering
- Machine operation (microphone/reservation) questions
- Request for extension/room change
- Expressions for accounting/splitting bills
Practice Phrases (10 Total)
フリータイムはありますか
フリータイムはありますか
Do you offer free time (unlimited) plans?
POINTFixed price plan until evening
ドリンクバー付きでお願いします
ドリンクバーつきでおねがいします
With the drink bar, please.
POINTAll-you-can-drink plans are common
英語の曲も入っていますか
えいごのきょくもはいっていますか
Do you have English songs?
POINTThere are many in both DAM and JOYSOUND.
マイクの音量を調整していただけますか
マイクのおんりょうをちょうせいしていただけますか
Could you adjust the microphone volume?
POINTYou can do it yourself with a remote control
予約が入っている曲をキャンセルしたいです
よやくがはいっているきょくをキャンセルしたいです
I'd like to cancel a queued song.
POINTYou can do it yourself by clicking the “Cancel” button
30分延長したいのですが
30ぷんえんちょうしたいのですが
I'd like to extend by 30 minutes.
POINT“I want to sing more” → “I want to sing longer”
もっと広いルームに変更できますか
もっとひろいルームにへんこうできますか
Can I change to a bigger room?
POINTUseful when the number of people increases
お会計をお願いします
おかいけいをおねがいします
The bill, please.
POINTPay at reception before leaving the room
別々でお会計できますか
べつべつでおかいけいできますか
Can we split the bill?
POINT“Split the bill” → “separately”
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Q. What is the pricing system for karaoke?
A. Room fee of ○○ yen for 30 minutes + drink fee for the number of people (in most cases, one drink per person is required). Cheap during the day, expensive at night and on weekends. There are restrictions such as free time until 18:00.
Q. How many songs are in foreign languages?
A. Both DAM and JOYSOUND have many latest songs in English, Chinese, and Korean. The number of songs in Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Thai is also gradually increasing.
Q. Can I do karaoke by myself?
A. It's possible. There are also stores specializing in solo karaoke (One Kara, etc.), which are cheaper than usual. Just tell the receptionist that you are alone.
Q. Is there a student discount?
A. At many stores, you can get a 20-30% discount by showing your student ID. International students can also use it. Get even more discounts by creating a membership card.
Q. Is there an age limit?
A. People under the age of 18 are not allowed to enter the store after 10pm (or after 6pm or 7pm due to regulations). There are restrictions even if accompanied by a guardian.