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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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You Thanked the Clerk Like You Were Their Boss Survival ▶

You Thanked the Clerk Like You Were Their Boss

Gokurōsama desu · thanks for the hard work, said by a superior

myth-bust #keigo

The Cashier Sentence in Japan That Japanese People Themselves Say Is Wrong Survival ▶

The Cashier Sentence in Japan That Japanese People Themselves Say Is Wrong

sen'en kara oazukari shimasu · I'll take the one thousand yen

Listening Recognition #keigo

Beginner すみません ▶

Everything Tourists Get Wrong About Japanese Politeness

sumimasen · excuse me / sorry / thank you

Deep Dive #keigo

3 Ways to Say Sorry in Japanese (One Sounds Rude) Beginner ▶

3 Ways to Say Sorry in Japanese (One Sounds Rude)

moushiwake arimasen · I am truly sorry

Mini-Lesson #keigo

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