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.
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Survival
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You Walked Past the Bathroom Six Times. The Sign Said Makeup Room.
keshōshitsu · restroom (literally makeup room)
Survival
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Three Lines Get You Through Any Restaurant in Japan
Sumimasen, futari desu. Ohiya o onegaishimasu. Okaikei o onegaishimasu. · Excuse me, table for two. Water, please. The check, please.
Beginner
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Your Textbook Taught You the Days of the Week Wrong. Well, Too Long.
kin'you · Friday (casual, dropping the last part of the full word)
Beginner
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Your First Phone Call in Japanese
moshi moshi · hello (on the phone)
Beginner
すみません
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Everything Tourists Get Wrong About Japanese Politeness
sumimasen · excuse me / sorry / thank you
Beginner
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Japanese You Actually Need at Work
yoroshiku onegai shimasu · thanks in advance
Beginner
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3 Ways to Say Sorry in Japanese (One Sounds Rude)
moushiwake arimasen · I am truly sorry
Beginner
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The Cutest Japanese Homecoming Phrase (ft. Hana)
tadaima · I am home
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