名めい様さま

suffix, counter

counter for people (honorific)

Honorific counter used for people, especially in service contexts such as restaurant reservations, hotel bookings, and seating. Combines the counter 名 (めい) with the polite suffix 様 (さま).

See also: 名 (めい)

• ご予よ約やくは何なん名めい様さまですか。

  How many people is the reservation for?

• お席せきは三さん名めい様さまでよろしいでしょうか。

  Is a table for three people all right?