Japanese phrase
___は予約が必要ですか？ ___ wa yo yaku ga hitsu yō de su ka
Meaning
Do I need a reservation for ___?
When to use it
Asks whether a reservation is needed for something. This polite question is common when checking arrangements for hotels, restaurants, and attractions, especially in travel situations.
Example dialogue
このホテルは予約が必要ですか？ ko no ho te ru wa yo yaku ga hitsu yō de su ka
Do I need a reservation for this hotel?
はい、前もって取っておくと安心です。 ha i mae mo tte to tte o ku to an shin de su
Yes, it is safer to book ahead.