JLPT N5
Ordering / I'll take this
Japanese
これをおねがいします
Kore wo Onegaishimasu
Lesson & Usage
- [English equivalent: "I'll have this" or "This one, please."] Use this while pointing at an item on a menu or a product in a display case. It is a simple, polite way to make your choice clear without needing to know the specific name of the item.
Culture & Etiquette
- In Japan, pointing while saying this is considered a clear and polite way to communicate. It literally means "This one, I beg of you," showing respect to the person serving you.
