Japanese Conversation · Level 27
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Japanese word
予約
Pronunciation
Romajiyoyaku
Meaning
- nounreservation
Example
レストランの予約をします。re su to ra n no yo yaku o shi ma su
I will make a reservation at the restaurant.
More examples
旅行の前にホテルの予約を確認します。ryo kō no mae ni ho te ru no yo yaku o kaku nin shi ma su
I will check the hotel reservation before the trip.
Core concept
It marks an arrangement made in advance so a place, service, or time is secured for a person.
Common phrases
予約をするyo yaku o su ru
make a reservation
予約を取るyo yaku o to ru
make a reservation
予約を確認するyo yaku o kaku nin su ru
check a reservation
予約を変更するyo yaku o hen kō su ru
change a reservation
予約をキャンセルするyo yaku o kya n se ru su ru
cancel a reservation
Similar words
約束yakusoku: An agreement between people to meet or do something at an agreed time.
申し込みmōshikomi: A request to receive a service or take part in an activity.
Definition in Japanese
施設やサービスの利用、または人と会う日時を、前もって申し込んで決めておくこと。shi setsu ya sā bi su no ri yō ma ta wa hito to a u nichi ji o mae mo tte mō shi ko n de ki me te o ku ko to
Word origin
The compound 予約 (yoyaku) combines 予 (yo, "beforehand") and 約 (yaku, "promise"), expressing a promise made ahead of time.
Usage tips
- Unlike 約束 (yakusoku), which is an agreement between people, 予約 (yoyaku) usually involves securing a service, place, or time in advance.
Other meanings
- appointmentnoun
Related words
- 予約制yoyakuseireservation systemnoun
- 予約者yoyakushareservation holdernoun