Japanese phrase
___は保留されますか？ ___ wa ho ryū sa re ma su ka
Meaning
Will ___ be placed on hold?
When to use it
Asks whether something will be reserved for a limited time. The phrase is useful when confirming a travel provider's policy before payment or final confirmation.
Example dialogue
この航空券は保留されますか？ ko no kō kū ken wa ho ryū sa re ma su ka
Will the ticket be placed on hold?
はい、二十四時間まで保留できます。 ha i ni jū yon ji kan ma de ho ryū de ki ma su
Yes, it can be held for up to twenty-four hours.