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There’s a problem with my reservation in Japanese

There's a problem with my reservation in Japanese

予約に問題があります

In kana only: よやくにもんだいがあります

yoyaku ni mondai ga arimasu

polite

What it literally says

in the reservation, a problem exists

Japanese politeness is mostly built out of phrases that stopped being literal a long time ago. Knowing what is underneath is the difference between repeating a sound and knowing what you said.

When to use it

Show the confirmation. Paper or screen both work.

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