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Real phrases for the konbini, the restaurant, the train — each with romaji and English, ready to use the second you land.

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The Konbini Sells Fireworks All August. Where You Can Light Them Is the Catch. Beginner ▶

The Konbini Sells Fireworks All August. Where You Can Light Them Is the Catch.

koko de hanabi o shite mo ii desu ka? · Is it okay to do fireworks here?

mini-dialogue #hanabi

The Fireworks Are Tonight. So Is the Typhoon. Survival ▶

The Fireworks Are Tonight. So Is the Typhoon.

sumimasen, chuushi desu ka? · Excuse me, is it cancelled?

situation-rescue #hanabi

The Fireworks Start at Seven. That Riverbank Was Claimed at Noon. Intermediate ▶

The Fireworks Start at Seven. That Riverbank Was Claimed at Noon.

basho-tori · claiming a spot in advance

cultural-explainer #hanabi

The Fireworks Ended. Now Staff Are Blocking the Station Entrance on Purpose. Survival ▶

The Fireworks Ended. Now Staff Are Blocking the Station Entrance on Purpose.

nyuujou kisei · entry restriction: the station is letting people in in waves

Listening Recognition #hanabi

At Japanese Fireworks, the Whole Crowd Shouts a Long-Gone Shop's Name Survival ▶

At Japanese Fireworks, the Whole Crowd Shouts a Long-Gone Shop's Name

tamaya~! · Tamaya! (the fireworks cheer)

culture-curiosity #hanabi

At Japan's Summer Fireworks, the Whole Crowd Shouts One Word. It Also Means 'Clean'. Survival ▶

At Japan's Summer Fireworks, the Whole Crowd Shouts One Word. It Also Means 'Clean'.

kirei · beautiful / pretty (also: clean)

word-of-the-day #hanabi

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