Formal — to staff
Restaurant · Izakaya
すみません、お水はいただけますか？ — Excuse me, may I have some water? (Restaurant · Izakaya, Formal — to staff, JLPT N5)
You
すみません、お水はいただけますか？
すみません、おみずはいただけますか？
Excuse me, may I have some water?
Romaji: Sumimasen, omizu wa itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kashikomarimashita. Sugu ni omachi shimasu.
Reply
はい、かしこまりました。すぐにお持ちします。
はい、かしこまりました。すぐにおもちします。
Yes, certainly. I'll bring it right away.
Gesture & etiquette
A slight nod when making the request.
In some specific establishments (e.g., high-end restaurants, or those specializing in drinks), bottled water may be offered instead of tap water and may not be free. 'お水' usually implies free tap water in casual settings.
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