When you have a visitor or a friend over at your home, it is usually common to offer them something to eat or drink. The phrases below can be used to offer something to your guests.

Waiters at restaurants may also use some of these phrases to ask the customers what they would like to order. 

Here are a few common phrases to use when offering something to someone. 

Would you like…

For example:

Would you like anything to drink?

何か飲み物はいかがですか？

May I offer you…

For example:

May I offer you some cookies while I make dinner?

夕食の支度をしている間に、クッキーを差し上げましょうか？

Can I get you some…

For example:

Good evening sir. Can I get you something to drink while you look at the menu?

こんばんは、お客様。メニューをご覧になっている間、何かお飲物をお持ちしましょうか？

Do you want…

For example:

I made some curry for lunch. Do you want to try some?

お昼にカレーを作ったんだ。食べてみる？

Would you care for…

For example:

Would you care for some oranges? I picked them from my garden this morning.

オレンジはいかがですか？今朝、庭から採ってきたんだ。