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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Intermediate じゃあね

Stop Saying Sayōnara — Japanese People Rarely Do

jaa ne · See you / bye (casual)

Cultural Shock #japaneseculture

Intermediate 浴衣

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

yukata · summer cotton kimono

Cultural Wedge #japaneseculture

Intermediate そうですか

Why Japanese People Keep Saying This While You Talk

sō desu ka · oh, I see / is that so (the 'I'm listening' sound)

Cultural Wedge #japaneseculture

Intermediate 靴を脱ぎます

The Japanese Shoe Rule Tourists Break the Most

kutsu o nugimasu · I take my shoes off

Cultural Shock #japaneseculture

Intermediate 二礼二拍手一礼

How to Actually Pray at a Japanese Shrine

nirei nihakushu ichirei · two bows, two claps, one bow (how to pray at a shrine)

Cultural Wedge #japaneseculture

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