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Japanese in Real Life

Paying the bill smoothly

By the end you'll handle the full payment process at a restaurant or shop.

N5 N5 to N4 · 3 phrases

Part of the guide: How to Order Food in Japanese: A Script for Your First Restaurant Visit →

  1. 1

    おおいします

    okaikei onegaishimasu

    Ask for the check. This is the standard phrase at any restaurant.

    Use when asking for the bill at a restaurant, requesting the check

    すみません、おおいします。

    sumimasen, okaikei onegaishimasu.

    Check, please.

  2. 2

    レシートおいします

    reshīto onegaishimasu

    Asking for a receipt. Useful for business expenses or just keeping track.

    Use when requesting a receipt after payment at any shop or restaurant

    レシートおいします。

    reshīto onegaishimasu.

    Receipt, please.

  3. 3

    でおいします

    issho de onegaishimasu

    Paying together (not separate). The opposite of 別々.

    Use when telling the cashier you want to pay for everyone together

    でおいします。

    issho de onegaishimasu.

    All together, please.

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