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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The Hotel Room Is Black. The Switch Is the Slot.
kādo o sashikonde kudasai · please insert the card
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You Paid 700 Yen for an Umbrella. The Hotel Barrel Was Free.
kashigasa · umbrellas for loan
Beginner
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You Stepped Out for Ice in a Yukata. The Door Clicked Behind You.
heya ni kagi o wasuremashita · I left my key in the room.
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A Hotel Room in Japan Without a Kettle? Just Ask for One.
ketoru arimasu ka? · Is there a kettle?
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Your App Taught You "I Want." Say That to Staff and You Sound Like a Four-Year-Old.
mōfu, onegai shimasu · a blanket, please
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You Get to Your Tokyo Hotel at Midnight and There Is No Toothbrush. Nothing Is Missing.
gojiyū ni otori kudasai · Please help yourself
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Japanese Hotels Ask Every Foreign Guest for the Same Thing. It Is Not Your Booking.
pasupōto o onegai shimasu · Your passport, please
Beginner
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You Land at Nine. Check In Is at Three. Here Is the Sentence, and the Answer You Will Actually Get.
hayame ni chekku-in dekimasu ka · Can I check in early?
Beginner
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You Nailed Check-In. Get Check-Out Time Wrong and You Pay for Another Night.
chekku-auto wa nanji desu ka? · What time is check-out?
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First 10 Seconds at a Japanese Hotel Desk? Say This.
chekku-in onegai shimasu · Check-in, please
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