注文をお願いします
chūmon o onegaishimasu
The English phrase "we are ready to order" is expressed in Japanese as 注文をお願いします (chūmon o onegaishimasu).
This phrase is used in a restaurant setting to notify a server that you have made your decisions and are prepared to place an order.
How do you pronounce it?
chūmon o onegaishimasu
When do people say it?
Before saying 注文をお願いします, it is common practice to call out すみません！ (Excuse me!) to catch the server's attention.
Did you know?
- While 注文 means 'order', it is also the word used for a 'spell' or 'incantation' in a magical sense.
- The word お願いします (onegaishimasu) is so versatile that it can be used to say 'please', 'thank you', and 'nice to meet you' depending on the context. It effectively functions as a polite way to request any favor or action.
- In many Japanese restaurants, you do not need to say 注文をお願いします at all because the table features a tablet or button to call the server and place your order digitally.
Examples in context
- 注文をお願いします。chuumon o onegaishimasu.We are ready to order.
- すみません、注文をお願いします。sumimasen, chuumon o onegaishimasu.Excuse me, we are ready to order.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are sitting at a restaurant table.
- 陽葵 Himari健太くん、何にする？Kenta-kun, nani ni suru?Kenta, what are you going to have?
- 健太 Kenta僕はカレーにするよ。注文をお願いします。Boku wa karee ni suru yo. Chuumon o onegaishimasu.I'll have the curry. We are ready to order.
- 陽葵 Himariあ、店員さんが来たよ。A, ten-in san ga kita yo.Oh, the server is here.
- 健太 Kentaはい、お願いします。Hai, onegaishimasu.Yes, please.
