How to say “Water please” in Japanese

お水をください
おみずをくださいomizu o kudasai
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The short answer

“Water please” in Japanese is お水をください (おみずをください), pronounced omizu o kudasai.

Pronunciation

The phrase has 8 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:

How to use it

Water and tea are usually free in Japanese restaurants. Cold water is (ohiya) in restaurant speak.

Example sentences

  • すみません、お水をください。すみません、おみずをください。
    Excuse me, water please.
  • お冷をもう一つください。おひやをもうひとつください。
    One more glass of water, please.

Quick practice

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FAQ

How do you say Water please in Japanese?

Water please in Japanese is お水をください (おみずをください), pronounced “omizu o kudasai”.

How do you write Water please in Japanese?

It's written お水をください with kanji, or おみずをください in hiragana. Both are read omizu o kudasai.