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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Did You Catch That? The Door Is Four Cars From the Front. You Counted From the Back.
mae kara nan-ryōme desu ka? · Which car from the front?
Survival
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The Platform Does Not Say Your Stop. It Says a City Past It. That Is Your Train.
hōmen · in the direction of
Survival
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Did You Catch That? That Train Will Skip Your Hotel.
kaisoku · rapid (skips stations)
Survival
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That Station Voice Is Not Being Polite. The Train Is Closer Than You Think.
Kiiroi sen made osagari kudasai · Please step back to the yellow line.
Beginner
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Both Trains Say Yamanote. One of Them Is the Long Way Around.
uchimawari · inner loop
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The Gate Spat You Back. Your Card Is Not Broken. It Is Empty.
chāji o onegai shimasu · I'd like to add money, please.
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Your Suitcase Is in the Aisle. Six People Just Stepped Over It. That Shelf Is Empty on Purpose.
amidana ni agete kudasai · Please put it on the overhead rack.
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