🍽️ Dining & Drinks
How to say “Can we pay separately?” in Japanese
べつべつ で はらえますか
Betsubetsu de haraemasu ka
normal / slow
Word-by-word breakdown
- べつべつ でbetsubetsu deseparately
- はらえますかharaemasu kacan pay?
Usage & culture tip
Common when dining with friends. Note that some busy lunch spots prefer one payment.
Good for: Ordering food and drinks at restaurants, cafes and izakaya.