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予約

Reading

Kana: よやく
Romaji: yoyaku
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

vs
1

reservation; appointment; booking; advance order

2

contract; subscription; pledge

Kanji

Readings: ヨ、 シャ、 あらかじ.め
Meanings: beforehand, previous, myself, I
Readings: ヤク、 つづ.まる、 つづ.める、 つづま.やか
Meanings: promise, approximately, shrink

Example Sentences

予約(よやく)してある。
➥I have a reservation.
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予約(よやく)(せき)はありますか。
➥Are there reserved seats on the train?
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座席(ざせき)予約(よやく)しました。
➥I booked a seat.
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予約(よやく)はできますか。
➥Could I make a reservation?
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予約(よやく)したいんですが。
➥I'd like to make a reservation.
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予約係(よやくがかり)をお(ねが)いします。
➥The reservation desk, please.
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