by Tomoyuki Higuchi
How do you say “Can I order?” in Japanese?
Today’s phrase is :
Can I order?
注文いいですか?
chuumon iidesuka*
*We pronounce “chuumon” like “chūmon” and “iidesuka” like “īdesuka”.
- Can I …? = … してもいいですか? shitemo iidesuka
- order = 注文する chuumonsuru
(わたしは)注文いいですか?
Can (I) order?
We do not usually say “わたしは watashiwa (= I)” in everyday conversation.