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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You Walked Past the Bathroom Six Times. The Sign Said Makeup Room.
keshōshitsu · restroom (literally makeup room)
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They Handed You a Rubber Key. Walk Out Without It and Your Shoes Stay in Japan.
getabako · shoe box (the numbered cabinet)
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Japan's Stop Sign Is a Red Triangle, and Missing It Is the Country's Number One Ticket
tomare · STOP (sign wording)
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The Festival Stall Still Has a Queue. The Little Board at the Front Says the Food Ran Out Ages Ago.
urikire · sold out
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You've Been Walking the Museum Backwards This Whole Time.
junro · the set route (follow the arrows)
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Every Line on This Japanese Menu Has a Price. One Line Has Two Kanji Instead.
jika · market price, whatever it costs today
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Japan's Mailboxes Have Two Slots. Your Postcard Home Wants the Vague One.
sonota · other / everything else
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Don't Knock. The Little Window Already Answered You.
shiyouchuu · in use / occupied
Beginner
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Can You Read This Izakaya Menu?
yakitori · grilled chicken skewers
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