Formal — to staff
Restaurant
You
すみません、こちらのカウンター席は、予約なしでも座れますか?
すみません、こちらのカウンターせきは、よやくなしでもすわれますか?
Excuse me, can we sit at these counter seats without a reservation?
Romaji: Sumimasen, kochira no kauntā-seki wa, yoyaku nashi demo suwaremasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Hai, kauntā-seki deshitara, go-yoyaku nashi demo daijōbu desu yo. Dōzo kochira e.
Reply
はい、カウンター席でしたら、ご予約なしでも大丈夫ですよ。どうぞこちらへ。
はい、カウンターせきでしたら、ごよやくなしでもだいじょうぶですよ。どうぞこちらへ。
Yes, for the counter seats, it's fine without a reservation. Please come this way.
Gesture & etiquette
Point to the counter seats, slight bow.
Do not sit down before being directed to a seat by staff. Confirm availability first.
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