Translation guide
The English word 'unreserved' can mean 'not booked/held' (e.g., a seat, ticket), 'complete/without reservation' (e.g., apology, support), or 'open/frank' (e.g., personality). This guide helps learners express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
Express that something is not reserved or pre-booked, such as a seat, ticket, or hotel room.
Standard way to say 'not reserved'. Use for seats, tickets, rooms, etc.
This seat is unreserved.
Specifically for 'unreserved seat' on trains, at events, etc. Very common in transportation contexts.
I bought an unreserved seat ticket.
Means 'no reservation required'. Often seen on signs or websites.
This restaurant is unreserved (no reservation needed).
Means 'vacant/available'. Can be used for unreserved seats or rooms, but implies they are currently free, not just unreserved.
Please sit in an unreserved seat.
Express that something is given fully, without holding back, such as an apology, support, or trust.
Means 'full/complete'. Used for support, cooperation, apology, etc. Natural in formal and written contexts.
They expressed unreserved support.
Means 'heartfelt/sincere'. Often used for apologies, thanks, or congratulations. Conveys emotional unreservedness.
I accepted his unreserved apology.
Means 'unstinting/unsparing'. Used for support, praise, effort. Slightly formal/literary.
Means 'unconditional'. Used for surrender, support, trust. Emphasizes no conditions attached.
I have unreserved trust in him.
Describe a person who is open, candid, or uninhibited in expressing themselves.
Means 'frank/candid'. Commonly used for unreserved opinions or personality.
He gave his unreserved opinion.
Means 'without reserve/hesitation'. Can be positive (frank) or negative (blunt).
He is an unreserved speaker.
Means 'open/undisguised'. Often used for unreserved talk or behavior, can sound blunt or too direct.
His unreserved attitude sometimes causes problems.
惜しみない協力を約束した。
They promised unreserved cooperation.