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How to say “the bill please” in Japanese

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the bill please

Japanese · 日本語

polite

Translation

お会計お願いします

Romanization

Okaikei onegaishimasu

Pronunciation

oh-kai-kay oh-neh-guy-shee-mahss

When to use it

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

お会計お願いします — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "the bill please".

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How do you say "the bill please" in Japanese?+

You say "お会計お願いします" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Okaikei onegaishimasu", and a simple pronunciation cue is "oh-kai-kay oh-neh-guy-shee-mahss".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "oh-kai-kay oh-neh-guy-shee-mahss" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Okaikei onegaishimasu".

When should I use it?+

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.