Japanese phrase
___は確保できますか？ ___ wa kaku ho de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Can I reserve ___?
When to use it
Asks whether something can be reserved. It is a polite way to check availability before making plans, often used for seats, rooms, or tickets.
Example dialogue
窓側の席は確保できますか？ mado gawa no seki wa kaku ho de ki ma su ka
Can I reserve a window seat?
はい、予約しておきます。 ha i yo yaku shi te o ki ma su
Yes, I will reserve it for you.