Learn Japan in 30-second reels

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The One Emergency Sentence to Know in Japan

kyūkyūsha o yonde kudasai · please call an ambulance

single-phrase #survivaljapanese

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Where to Park Your Car in Japan — The One Phrase for Tourist Drivers

chuushajou wa doko desu ka? · where is the parking lot?

Transportation #survivaljapanese

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Where to Get a SIM Card in Japan — The Survival Phrase

shimu kaado wa doko desu ka? · where is the SIM card?

Technology #survivaljapanese

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Where to Exchange Money in Japan — The One Phrase You Need

kaseko wa doko desu ka? · where is the currency exchange?

Money & Banking #survivaljapanese

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Asked for Directions in Japan? Now Actually Understand the Answer

massugu / migi / hidari · straight / right / left

phrase-drill #survivaljapanese

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Feeling Sick in Japan? Know This Phrase Before You Need It

doraggu sutoa wa doko desu ka · Where is the drugstore?

situational #survivaljapanese

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The Polite Thank You That Closes Every Interaction in Japan

arigatou gozaimasu · thank you very much

Survival Phrases #survivaljapanese

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You're Not Ready to Buy. Three Words Get You Out Gracefully.

mata kimasu · i'll come back later

mini-scenario #survivaljapanese

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Free Water in Japan Is Served HOT. Here's How to Ask for It.

oyu wo kudasai · hot water, please

Order Like a Local #survivaljapanese

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The Place Is Packed. Ask This Before You Stand in Line.

koko de matte mo ii desu ka? · may i wait here?

mini-scenario #survivaljapanese

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Hotel Check-In Is at 3pm. Your Bags Are Here at 9am. Say This.

nimotsu wo azukatte moraemasu ka? · could you hold my luggage?

mini-scenario #survivaljapanese

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The Magic Word for Fixing Mistakes

gomen nasai · sorry

Phrase of the Day #survivaljapanese

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Walking Into a Tiny Tokyo Restaurant? Say THIS First

Menyū o kudasai · Menu, please

Order Like a Local #survivaljapanese

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Still Carrying Yen-less Cash? One Phrase Finds You an Exchange

ryōgae dekimasu ka? · Can I exchange currency here?

situational #survivaljapanese

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How to Find the Exit in Japan

deguchi · exit

single-phrase #survivaljapanese

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Need a Bathroom in Japan? Say THIS — Not 'Toilet Doko'

Toire, o-kari shite mo ii desu ka? · May I use your restroom?

Etiquette #survivaljapanese

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Phone at 3% in Tokyo? The One Phrase That Saves Your Night

jūden dekimasu ka? · Can I charge here?

Travel Basics #survivaljapanese

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Where is the ticket machine?

kenbaiki wa doko desu ka? · Where is the ticket machine?

situational #survivaljapanese

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Check, Please

okaikei o onegaishimasu · Check, please

situational #survivaljapanese

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Is this train going to...?

kono densha wa 〜 ni ikimasu ka? · Is this train going to 〜?

situational #survivaljapanese

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The Magic Word for Getting Attention

sumimasen · Excuse me

phrase-drill #survivaljapanese

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One Word, Three Meanings: Sumimasen

sumimasen · Excuse me / Sorry / Thank you

Cultural Wedge #survivaljapanese

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The Polite Way to Ask About English

eigo o hanasemasu ka? · Do you speak English?

phrase-drill #survivaljapanese

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Is This Okay?

kore de ii desu ka? · is this okay?

phrase-drill #survivaljapanese

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The Great Trash Can Hunt

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

situational #survivaljapanese

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Asking for Help Politely

sumimasen, tasukete kudasai · Excuse me, please help me

situational #survivaljapanese

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The Most Useful Phrase in All of Japan

onegai shimasu · please

phrase-drill #survivaljapanese

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I'm Lost

michi ni mayoi mashita · I'm lost

situational #survivaljapanese

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Where is the Bathroom? (Beginner Version)

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

situational #survivaljapanese

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I'm OK → The Most Useful Phrase in Japan

daijōbu desu · I'm okay / no thanks

Common Mistake #survivaljapanese

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The Phrase That Saves You When the Line Forms Behind You

chotto matte kudasai · one moment, please

Survival Phrases #survivaljapanese