“Please heat it up.”
Atatamete kudasai.
At the konbini register they'll ask "Atatamemasu ka?" (Shall I heat it up?). This is your yes — they'll microwave your bento and add chopsticks.▶ 1:50
How to Eat Cheap in Japan: Konbini, Ticket Machines & Izakaya
日本での食べ方：コンビニ・牛丼・回転寿司・居酒屋（東京在住の案内人より）
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温めてください。
Atatamete kudasai.
“Please heat it up.” — Nihon 101
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“Takeaway, please.”
Mochikaeri de onegai shimasu.
Eating in counts as dining out, so tax is 10% instead of 8%. Say this when asked and you get the takeaway rate.▶ 2:11
持ち帰りでお願いします。
Mochikaeri de onegai shimasu.
“Takeaway, please.” — Nihon 101
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“A draft beer to start, please.”
Toriaezu, nama bīru o onegai shimasu.
The classic izakaya opener. A small dish you didn't order (otoshi, ¥300–500 per person) will follow — it's a legal seat charge, not a scam.▶ 5:58
とりあえず、生ビールをお願いします。
Toriaezu, nama bīru o onegai shimasu.
“A draft beer to start, please.” — Nihon 101
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“Water, please.”
O-mizu o kudasai.
Water and tea are free in Japanese restaurants — often self-serve, but you can always ask.▶ 10:34
お水をください。
O-mizu o kudasai.
“Water, please.” — Nihon 101
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“Thank you for the meal.”
Gochisōsama deshita.
Say it when you finish or as you leave — the customary thanks for a meal. With Sumimasen and Kore kudasai, it gets you through most restaurants.▶ 11:25
ごちそうさまでした。
Gochisōsama deshita.
“Thank you for the meal.” — Nihon 101
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