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by appointment only; reservation-only system
A system where customers or visitors must make a reservation in advance and walk-ins are not accepted. Common for restaurants, clinics, salons, and specialty shops in Japan.
この店は完全予約制です。
This restaurant is by appointment only.
完全予約制のレストランは待ち時間がない。
At reservation-only restaurants, there is no waiting time.
あの人気の寿司屋は完全予約制で、一か月前から予約しないと入れない。
That popular sushi restaurant is reservation-only, and you need to book a month in advance to get in.
USAGE:
Very common in modern Japan, especially for high-end restaurants, medical clinics, beauty salons, and specialty services. Often seen on signs, websites, and social media posts. Can be written as a sign or label.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 完全予約制の店 (a reservation-only establishment)
- 完全予約制で営業する (to operate on a reservation-only basis)
- 完全予約制に変更する (to switch to a reservation-only system)