Learn Japan in 30-second reels
Real phrases for the konbini, the restaurant, the train — each with romaji and English, ready to use the second you land.
Survival
打ち水
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It Is 36 Degrees and She Just Threw a Bucket of Water at the Pavement. She Is Not Cleaning.
uchimizu · sprinkling water to cool the street
Beginner
温めますか？
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The Konbini Cashier Asks You One Word. Freeze No More.
atatamemasu ka? · Shall I heat it up?
Survival
おなかいっぱいです
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Your Japanese Host Keeps Refilling Your Plate. Say This or It Never Stops.
onaka ippai desu · I'm full, thank you
Beginner
電車、動いてますか？
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A Typhoon's Coming and Your Train Might Stop. Ask the Station This.
densha, ugoitemasu ka? · Are the trains running?
Intermediate
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Getting on a Japanese Bus the Wrong Way Costs You Money
seiriken · numbered fare ticket
Intermediate
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Stop Saying Sayōnara — Japanese People Rarely Do
jaa ne · See you / bye (casual)
Intermediate
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Why You Can't Just Say 'Two' When Ordering in Japan
futatsu kudasai · Two, please.
Intermediate
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Left Something on the Train in Japan? Don't Panic — Say This
wasuremono o shimashita · I left something behind
Intermediate
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The Japanese Shoe Rule Tourists Break the Most
kutsu o nugimasu · I take my shoes off
Intermediate
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You're Probably Saying 'Thank You' Wrong in Japan
dōmo / arigatō gozaimasu · thanks (casual) / thank you very much (polite)
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