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.
It's Pouring in Japan — and There's a Machine by Every Door You're Walking Past
kasa-bukuro · umbrella sleeve
Ask This Before You Order — Japan Is Still Cash Country
kādo de ii desu ka? · can I pay by card?
Your Reset Button When Japanese Comes Back Too Fast
yukkuri onegai shimasu · slowly, please
The Phrase That Saves You When the Line Forms Behind You
chotto matte kudasai · one moment, please
Getting on a Japanese Bus the Wrong Way Costs You Money
seiriken · numbered fare ticket
The One Japanese Phrase You'll Be Glad You Learned
toire wa doko desu ka? · where is the toilet?
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
Never Touch a Taxi Door in Japan
~ made onegai shimasu. · To ~, please.
Japan's Rainy-Season Rule Tourists Always Miss
Kasa, koko de ii desu ka? · Is it okay to leave my umbrella here?
The Word Locals Say to You All Summer in Japan
Atsui desu ne. · It's hot, isn't it.
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?
Why Japanese People Keep Saying This While You Talk
sō desu ka · oh, I see / is that so (the 'I'm listening' sound)
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
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