Learn Japan in 30-second reels

What's This Called?

kore wa nihongo de nan to iimasu ka? · what is this called in japanese?

Mini-Lesson #learnjapanese#japantravel#beginnerjapanese

English Words Japanese People Say Completely Differently

makudonarudo · McDonald's (as Japanese pronounce it)

Pronunciation #learnjapanese#katakana#japanesepronunciation

Is This Okay?

kore de ii desu ka? · is this okay?

phrase-drill #learnjapanese#japantravel#survivaljapanese

The Great Trash Can Hunt

gomi-bako wa doko desu ka? · where is the trash can?

situational #learnjapanese#japantravel#survivaljapanese

Order Anything with One Phrase

kore o hitotsu kudasai · One of this, please

mini-scenario #learnjapanese#japantravel#orderingjapanese

Asking for Help Politely

sumimasen, tasukete kudasai · Excuse me, please help me

situational #learnjapanese#japantravel#survivaljapanese

I have a reservation

yoyaku shiteimasu · I have a reservation

situational #dining#hotels#traveljapanese

The Word You Say Leaving a Japanese Restaurant (Not Arigatō)

gochisōsama deshita · thanks for the meal

Everyday Connection #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesephrases

The Most Useful Phrase in All of Japan

onegai shimasu · please

phrase-drill #learnjapanese#japanphrase#survivaljapanese

Locals Eat THIS to Survive Japan's Summer (Not Just Water)

shio-ame · salt candy

Seasonal Food #learnjapanese#japantravel#japansummer

I'm From [Country]

amerika kara kimashita · I'm from America

situational #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesephrases

The One Word That Makes Any Japanese Cook Smile

Never Sip Your Drink in Japan Until You Hear This Word

I'm Lost

michi ni mayoi mashita · I'm lost

situational #learnjapanese#japantravel#survivaljapanese

Where is the Bathroom? (Beginner Version)

otearai wa doko desu ka? · Where is the bathroom?

situational #learnjapanese#japantravel#survivaljapanese

Is it open?

eigyou-chuu desu ka? · Is it open?

situational #traveltips#shopping#dining

I'm looking for...

〜o sagashiteimasu · I'm looking for 〜

situational #directions#shopping#traveltips

I'm OK → The Most Useful Phrase in Japan

daijōbu desu · I'm okay / no thanks

Common Mistake #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesephrases

The Bullet-Train Food Ritual Tourists Always Skip

ekiben · a boxed meal sold at the station to eat on the train

The Japanese Phrase That Works in Every Shop and Restaurant

How Conveyor-Belt Sushi Actually Works in Japan

kaiten-zushi · conveyor-belt sushi

The Japanese Summer Tradition You Have to See Once

hanabi taikai · summer fireworks festival

Skip the Pricey Fuji Tours — Take This Train

Fuji Kaiyū · the Fuji Excursion (direct limited express to Mt Fuji)

Travel Hack #japan#mtfuji#japantravel

It's Pouring in Japan — and There's a Machine by Every Door You're Walking Past

kasa-bukuro · umbrella sleeve

Cultural Wedge #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesephrases

Ask This Before You Order — Japan Is Still Cash Country

kādo de ii desu ka? · can I pay by card?

Travel Basics #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanmoney

Your Reset Button When Japanese Comes Back Too Fast

yukkuri onegai shimasu · slowly, please

Everyday Connection #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesephrases

Why the Number 4 Has Two Names in Japan

ichi, ni, san, yon, go … jū · counting 1 to 10

Mini-Lesson #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesenumbers

The Phrase That Saves You When the Line Forms Behind You

chotto matte kudasai · one moment, please

Survival Phrases #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesephrases

Why Everyone Stands on One Side of the Escalator in Japan

The Color That Tells You Hot or Cold on a Japanese Vending Machine

tsumetai / atatakai · cold / warm

Cultural Wedge #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanvendingmachine

Getting on a Japanese Bus the Wrong Way Costs You Money

seiriken · numbered fare ticket

Cultural Shock #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesephrases

The One Japanese Phrase You'll Be Glad You Learned

toire wa doko desu ka? · where is the toilet?

Mini-Lesson #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesephrases

Scared of the Language Barrier? Start With This

eigo, daijōbu desu ka? · is English okay? / do you speak English?

Survival Phrases #japan#learnjapanese#japantravel

The One Phrase That Tells You the Price in Japan

ikura desu ka? · how much is it?

Survival Phrases #japan#learnjapanese#japantravel

The First 2 Japanese Words You Need: Yes & No

hai / iie · yes / no

Survival Phrases #japan#learnjapanese#japantravel

How to Order Hot Snacks at the Konbini Counter

kore, kudasai · this one, please

Travel Hack #japan#konbini#japanesefood

Japan's Luggage Hack: Travel Hands-Free

nimotsu o okuritai desu · I'd like to send my luggage

Travel Hack #japan#travelhack#takkyubin

The Summer Sign That Means 'Order This Now' in Japan

Hiyashi-chūka, kudasai. · Hiyashi-chūka, please. (cold summer noodles)

Seasonal Food #learnjapanese#japanesefood#japantravel

Never Touch a Taxi Door in Japan

~ made onegai shimasu. · To ~, please.

Cultural Wedge #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesephrases

Japan's Rainy-Season Rule Tourists Always Miss

Kasa, koko de ii desu ka? · Is it okay to leave my umbrella here?

Etiquette #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesephrases

The Word Locals Say to You All Summer in Japan

Atsui desu ne. · It's hot, isn't it.

Everyday Connection #learnjapanese#japanesephrases#japantravel

One Japanese Word Does the Job of Three

sumimasen · excuse me / sorry / thank you

Cultural Wedge #learnjapanese#japanesephrases#japantravel

Stop Saying Sayōnara — Japanese People Rarely Do

jaa ne · See you / bye (casual)

Cultural Shock #learnjapanese#japanesephrases#japan

The Summer Outfit Locals Wear to Festivals (and What to Say)

yukata · summer cotton kimono

Cultural Wedge #learnjapanese#japaneseculture#japantravel

Why You Can't Just Say 'Two' When Ordering in Japan

futatsu kudasai · Two, please.

Cultural Shock #learnjapanese#japanesephrases#japan

How to Get Free Water at Any Japanese Restaurant

o-mizu o kudasai · Water, please.

Mini-Lesson #learnjapanese#japantravel#japanesephrases

Lost in Japanese? This Phrase Saves You

nihongo, wakarimasen · I do not understand Japanese

Travel Basics #japan#learnjapanese#japantravel

Mystery Food in Japan? Just Ask What It Is

kore wa nan desu ka? · what is this?

Travel Basics #japan#learnjapanese#japantravel