Japanese phrase
___待ちはできますか？ ___ ma chi wa de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Can I join the waiting list for ___?
When to use it
Checks whether a waiting list is available. The phrase is polite and common when a room, seat, or ticket is currently unavailable but may become available later.
Example dialogue
この便は満席です。空席待ちはできますか？ ko no bin wa man seki de su kū seki ma chi wa de ki ma su ka
This flight is full. Can I join the waiting list for an available seat?
はい、こちらで登録します。 ha i ko chi ra de tō roku shi ma su
Yes. I can register you here.