RESERVATION vs. APPOINTMENT 予約／約束

A reservation is an arrangement to hold a seat on a plane, a room in a hotel, etc. for someone.

An appointment is a FORMAL arrangement to meet with someone; for example, a doctor or client.

Be Careful! We do NOT make an appointment to see friends. We make plans to see them.
reservation とは、誰かのために、飛行機の座席やホテルの部屋などを確保すること、つまり予約、という意味です。

appointment とは、例えば医者や顧客などの誰かと会う、という正式な取り決めのこと、つまり約束、という意味です。

注意:友達と会うときには make an appointment とは言いません。make plans と言います。

RESERVATION vs. APPOINTMENT

(a very special hotel guest to the front desk clerk)
Hello. My name is Maximilian Berlitz. I have a reservation for three nights.
a: Hello! Berlitz Bistro - may I help you?
b: Yes, I'd like to make a reservation for a table for six.
a: What are your plans for this afternoon?
b: I have a doctor's appointment.
(on the phone with Mr. Baxter's assistant)
a: Would it be possible to see Mr. Baxter sometime today or tomorrow?
b: I'm sorry, but Mr. Baxter is on vacation all this week. Would you like to make an appointment for Monday?

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