予約
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Base noun form. Used for bookings or reservations in contexts like restaurants, hotels, or appointments. Often paired with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『予約する』 (yoyaku suru, 'to make a reservation').
Theme
User is at a popular restaurant trying to make a dinner reservation for a group of friends. They are speaking with the receptionist at the front desk.
予約
よやく
reservation
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine you're at a restaurant and need to 'reserve' a table. Think of 'yo-yo' (sounds like 予 yo) making a 'sake' (sounds like 約 yaku) reservation — 'Yo-yo sake reservation' → 予約 (yoyaku, 'reservation').
Cultural Note
In Japan, making a 『予約』 (yoyaku, 'reservation') is common for restaurants, hotels, and events to ensure availability. It's polite to call ahead, especially for popular spots or during busy seasons like cherry blossom viewing.
Forms
Base: 予約Base noun form. Used for bookings or reservations in contexts like restaurants, hotels, or appointments. Often paired with verbs like 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form 『予約する』 (yoyaku suru, 'to make a reservation').