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Food & DiningSunday 9 August 2026

このレストランは予約で満席です。

Pronunciation: Kono resutoran wa yoyaku de mannseki desu.

Meaning: This restaurant is fully booked with reservations.

Use this phrase when calling ahead or arriving at a popular restaurant in Japan—making reservations (yoyaku) is often essential for dining at quality establishments.

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