Direct answer
日本語 · Japanese phrasing with romanization and natural tone notes.
水をください
Romanization
Mizu o kudasai
Pronunciation
mee-zoo oh koo-dah-sigh
Restaurant · Japanese
How to say “water please” in Japanese
Learn how to say "water please" in Japanese: 水をください (Mizu o kudasai), 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. 水をください is a direct polite request. お水をお願いします sounds softer in a restaurant.
Examples
水をください。
Water, please.
お水をお願いします。
Water, please.
Common mistakes
Do not translate "water 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 "water please" in Japanese?
Say 水をください. The romanization is Mizu o kudasai, and the pronunciation is mee-zoo oh koo-dah-sigh.
Is 水をください formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. 水をください is a direct polite request. お水をお願いします sounds softer in a restaurant.
When should I use "water please" in Japanese?
Use it with restaurant staff. Keep the delivery short, polite, and clear, especially in busy service settings. 水をください is a direct polite request. お水をお願いします sounds softer in a restaurant.