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Japanese in Real Life

Paying the bill smoothly

By the end you'll handle the full payment process at a restaurant or shop.

N5 N5 to N4 · 3 phrases

Part of the guide: How to Order Food in Japanese: A Script for Your First Restaurant Visit →

  1. 1

    okaikei onegaishimasu

    Ask for the check. This is the standard phrase at any restaurant.

    Use when asking for the bill at a restaurant, requesting the check

    sumimasen, okaikei onegaishimasu.

    Check, please.

  2. 2

    reshīto onegaishimasu

    Asking for a receipt. Useful for business expenses or just keeping track.

    Use when requesting a receipt after payment at any shop or restaurant

    reshīto onegaishimasu.

    Receipt, please.

  3. 3

    issho de onegaishimasu

    Paying together (not separate). The opposite of 別々.

    Use when telling the cashier you want to pay for everyone together

    issho de onegaishimasu.

    All together, please.

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