🍽️ Dining & Drinks
How to say “Water, please” in Japanese
おみず を ください
O-mizu o kudasai
normal / slow
Word-by-word breakdown
- おみずo-mizuwater (polite)
- をo(object particle)
- くださいkudasaiplease give me
Usage & culture tip
Water (o-hiya) is almost always free and complimentary in Japanese dining establishments.
Good for: Ordering food and drinks at restaurants, cafes and izakaya.