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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 Whole Platform Stepped Back at the Same Second. Nobody Looked Up. Survival ▶

The Whole Platform Stepped Back at the Same Second. Nobody Looked Up.

osagari kudasai · please step back

Listening Recognition #japantrain

Your IC Card Opens Every Gate in Tokyo. Out Here There Is No Gate, and No Anybody. Survival ▶

Your IC Card Opens Every Gate in Tokyo. Out Here There Is No Gate, and No Anybody.

mujin-eki · unstaffed station

sign-decode #japantrain

Train Leaves in 4 Minutes. This Station Has 17 Platforms. Survival ▶

Train Leaves in 4 Minutes. This Station Has 17 Platforms.

nanbansen desu ka? · which platform is it?

situation-rescue #japantrain

This Train Looks Right, But It Skips Your Stop Survival ▶

This Train Looks Right, But It Skips Your Stop

kakueki teisha desu ka? · Is this the local (all-stops) train?

situation-rescue #japantrain

Japanese Train Etiquette — The One Rule Tourists Always Forget Beginner ▶

Japanese Train Etiquette — The One Rule Tourists Always Forget

denwa wa dame desu ka? · are phone calls not allowed?

Etiquette & Culture #japantrain

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