How to Say ‘It's for two people.’ in Japanese
2名です。
2 mei desu
[nee may dess]
💬 Usage Tip: [名] is a polite counter for people, so [2名です] is a service-style way to say "it's for two people." In casual conversation, [二人です] is more common.
Phrase Breakdown
2名
2 mei
two people
A counter expression used for people; very common in restaurants and hotels.
2名です。
It’s for two people.
Words in this phrase
2
2
[nee]
two
The number 2, used here to count people in a reservation.
2名です。
It is for two people.
名
mei
[may]
counter for people
A formal counter for people, often heard in hotels, restaurants, and travel bookings.
3名でよろしいですか。
Is three people correct?
です
desu
[dess]
is / am / are
A polite sentence ending used to make a formal statement.
お部屋は一つです。
There is one room.
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