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.
Skip the Pricey Fuji Tours — Take This Train
Fuji Kaiyū · the Fuji Excursion (direct limited express to Mt Fuji)
Scared of the Language Barrier? Start With This
eigo, daijōbu desu ka? · is English okay? / do you speak English?
The One Phrase That Tells You the Price in Japan
ikura desu ka? · how much is it?
The First 2 Japanese Words You Need: Yes & No
hai / iie · yes / no
How to Order Hot Snacks at the Konbini Counter
kore, kudasai · this one, please
Japan's Luggage Hack: Travel Hands-Free
nimotsu o okuritai desu · I'd like to send my luggage
One Japanese Word Does the Job of Three
sumimasen · excuse me / sorry / thank you
Stop Saying Sayōnara — Japanese People Rarely Do
jaa ne · See you / bye (casual)
The Summer Outfit Locals Wear to Festivals (and What to Say)
yukata · summer cotton kimono
Why You Can't Just Say 'Two' When Ordering in Japan
futatsu kudasai · Two, please.
How to Get Free Water at Any Japanese Restaurant
o-mizu o kudasai · Water, please.
Lost in Japanese? This Phrase Saves You
nihongo, wakarimasen · I do not understand Japanese
How to Ask for the Bill in Japan
okaikei, onegai shimasu · check, please
Mystery Food in Japan? Just Ask What It Is
kore wa nan desu ka? · what is this?
Got a Cold in Japan? The One Phrase to Get Medicine at the Drugstore
kaze-gusuri wa arimasu ka · Do you have cold medicine?
Left Something on the Train in Japan? Don't Panic — Say This
wasuremono o shimashita · I left something behind
Why Japanese People Keep Saying This While You Talk
sō desu ka · oh, I see / is that so (the 'I'm listening' sound)
Ask THIS Before You Take a Photo in Japan
shashin o totte mo ii desu ka? · May I take a photo?
Why You Still Need Cash in Japan (and Where to Get It)
genkin nomi · cash only (a sign you'll need to recognize)
The Japanese Shoe Rule Tourists Break the Most
kutsu o nugimasu · I take my shoes off
How to Actually Pray at a Japanese Shrine
nirei nihakushu ichirei · two bows, two claps, one bow (how to pray at a shrine)
The Food Paradise Hiding Under Japanese Department Stores
depachika · department-store basement food hall
The Japanese Phrase That Could Save Your Life in a Restaurant
~ arerugī ga arimasu · I have a ~ allergy
You're Probably Saying 'Thank You' Wrong in Japan
dōmo / arigatō gozaimasu · thanks (casual) / thank you very much (polite)
The 3 Japanese Words That Unlock 80% of a Trip
sumimasen / onegaishimasu / arigatō gozaimasu · excuse me / please / thank you very much
Onsen Rules Tourists Always Break
kakeyu · rinsing off before getting in
How to Shop Tax-Free in Japan (and Save 10%)
menzei de onegaishimasu · Tax-free, please
What to Order at a Japanese Summer Festival
takoyaki kudasai · Takoyaki, please
What to Actually Say in a Japanese Convenience Store
fukuro wa irimasen · I don't need a bag
Why Japanese People Say This Before Every Meal
itadakimasu · I gratefully receive (said before eating)
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