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2003.12.22

Can you believe it? There're just three days till Christmas! Have you made your dinner reservations for the 24th yet? Certainly every young person in love is looking forward to the big night, and for most of them the drama and excitement of that night will all begin at a ... 

Today's Lesson
TABLE FOR (TWO)   （２）人用の席

Explanation

  • A table at a restaurant, coffee shop, etc. at which two people can sit (or are already sitting) is called a table for two. We can also say a table for four, a table for seven, etc.
  • レストランや喫茶店などの２人用の席のことを table for two  と言います。もちろん人数に応じて、table for four （4人用の席）、table for seven （7人用の席）などと言うこともできます。

examples

  1. (making a reservation by phone)
    I'd like to reserve a table for two for Christmas Eve. Something quiet near the fireplace, please.
  2. (after entering a restaurant)
    CUSTOMER: A table for four, please.
    HOSTESS: Of course. We have a nice table by the window I think you'll like. If you'll follow me, please...
  3. (a waitress to the cook)
    The table for six in the corner wants to know when their food will be ready.

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