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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 Festival Stall Still Has a Queue. The Little Board at the Front Says the Food Ran Out Ages Ago. Survival

The Festival Stall Still Has a Queue. The Little Board at the Front Says the Food Ran Out Ages Ago.

urikire · sold out

sign-decode #kanji

You've Been Walking the Museum Backwards This Whole Time. Survival

You've Been Walking the Museum Backwards This Whole Time.

junro · the set route (follow the arrows)

sign-decode #kanji

Every Line on This Japanese Menu Has a Price. One Line Has Two Kanji Instead. Survival

Every Line on This Japanese Menu Has a Price. One Line Has Two Kanji Instead.

jika · market price, whatever it costs today

sign-decode #kanji

Japan's Mailboxes Have Two Slots. Your Postcard Home Wants the Vague One. Survival

Japan's Mailboxes Have Two Slots. Your Postcard Home Wants the Vague One.

sonota · other / everything else

signs + phrase #kanji

Don't Knock. The Little Window Already Answered You. Survival

Don't Knock. The Little Window Already Answered You.

shiyouchuu · in use / occupied

sign-decode #kanji

Can You Read This Izakaya Menu? Beginner

Can You Read This Izakaya Menu?

yakitori · grilled chicken skewers

Food + Language #kanji

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