"Sorry, We Are Full." In Japan That Is Not the End of the Conversation.
To say Can I go on the cancellation waiting list? in Japanese, say キャンセル待ちはできますか？ (kyanseru-machi wa dekimasu ka?).
They tell you the restaurant is full. There is one more sentence before you walk away.
キャンセル待ちはできますか？
kyanseru-machi wa dekimasu ka?
Can I go on the cancellation waiting list?
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- キャンセル待ちはできますか？ kyanseru machi wa dekimasu ka? Can I go on the cancellation list?
- 二名でお願いします。 nimei de onegai shimasu. Two people, please.
- 席が空いたら、連絡してもらえますか？ seki ga aitara, renraku shite moraemasu ka? If a seat opens up, could you contact me?
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