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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
水をください
Romanization
Mizu o kudasai
Pronunciation
mee-zoo oh koo-dah-sigh
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
水をください — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "water please".
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FAQ
You say "水をください" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Mizu o kudasai", and a simple pronunciation cue is "mee-zoo oh koo-dah-sigh".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "mee-zoo oh koo-dah-sigh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Mizu o kudasai".
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.