How do you say "Two, please." in Japanese?

Name: Why You Can't Just Say 'Two' When Ordering in Japan
Uploaded: 2026-06-17T02:03:10Z
Duration: 27 s
Description: Learn to say ふたつください (futatsu kudasai) — Two, please.. A 30-second Japanese lesson for travelers from Kōfuku.

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Why You Can't Just Say 'Two' When Ordering in Japan

To say Two, please. in Japanese, say ふたつください (futatsu kudasai).

You learned 'ni' means two — but say that when ordering and you'll get a blank look.

ふたつください futatsu kudasai Two, please.

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「ふたつ」？「に」じゃないの？ 'Futatsu'? 'Ni' ja nai no? 'Futatsu'? Not 'ni'?
ふたつください。 Futatsu kudasai. "Two, please."
これ、ふたつください。 Kore, futatsu kudasai. Two of these, please.
ひとつ、ふたつ、みっつ。 Hitotsu, futatsu, mittsu. One, two, three.
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Why this phrase

Japanese counts objects with counter words, so 'two of these' is 'futatsu', not 'ni'. Teach the beginner-safe native counter (hitotsu/futatsu/mittsu) for ordering anything.