Direct answer
日本語 · Japanese phrasing with romanization and natural tone notes.
お会計お願いします
Romanization
Okaikei onegaishimasu
Pronunciation
oh-kai-kay oh-neh-guy-shee-mahss
Restaurant · Japanese
How to say “the bill please” in Japanese
Learn how to say "the bill please" in Japanese: お会計お願いします (Okaikei onegaishimasu), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. お会計お願いします is a natural restaurant phrase for asking for the bill in Japanese.
Examples
お会計お願いします。
The bill, please.
すみません、お会計をお願いします。
Excuse me, the bill please.
Common mistakes
Do not translate "the bill please" word by word; use the full Japanese phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "the bill please" in Japanese?
Say お会計お願いします. The romanization is Okaikei onegaishimasu, and the pronunciation is oh-kai-kay oh-neh-guy-shee-mahss.
Is お会計お願いします formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. お会計お願いします is a natural restaurant phrase for asking for the bill in Japanese.
When should I use "the bill please" in Japanese?
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. お会計お願いします is a natural restaurant phrase for asking for the bill in Japanese.