Japanese phrase
受付番号を発行してもらえますか？ uke tsuke ban gō o hak kō shi te mo ra e ma su ka
Meaning
Could I get a number for the queue?
When to use it
Politely asks staff to issue an assigned number. The request is useful at public offices, clinics, and other places where visitors wait for service.
Example dialogue
こちらで受付をお願いします。 ko chi ra de uke tsuke o o nega i shi ma su
Please check in here.
受付番号を発行してもらえますか？ uke tsuke ban gō o hak kō shi te mo ra e ma su ka
Could I get a number for the queue?