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One Word in Japan Means 'This Is Amazing' AND 'This Is a Disaster' Survival

One Word in Japan Means 'This Is Amazing' AND 'This Is a Disaster'

yabai · no way / so good (or so bad)

word-of-the-day #japanphrases

That Free Sample Tray in a Japanese Food Hall? Ask Before You Reach. Beginner

That Free Sample Tray in a Japanese Food Hall? Ask Before You Reach.

shishoku dekimasu ka? · Can I try a sample?

shopping #japanphrases

The Polite Way to Order Beginner

The Polite Way to Order

~ o onegai shimasu · ~, please

mini-scenario #japanphrases

The Magic Word for Getting Attention Survival

The Magic Word for Getting Attention

sumimasen · Excuse me

phrase-drill #japanphrases

One Word, Three Meanings: Sumimasen Survival

One Word, Three Meanings: Sumimasen

sumimasen · Excuse me / Sorry / Thank you

Cultural Wedge #japanphrases

The Polite Way to Ask About English Survival

The Polite Way to Ask About English

eigo o hanasemasu ka? · Do you speak English?

phrase-drill #japanphrases

Asking for Help Politely Survival

Asking for Help Politely

sumimasen, tasukete kudasai · Excuse me, please help me

situational #japanphrases

Where is the Bathroom? (Beginner Version) Beginner

Where is the Bathroom? (Beginner Version)

otearai wa doko desu ka? · Where is the bathroom?

situational #japanphrases

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