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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Beginner
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She Had to Walk Around for Your Chicken.
jibun de o-tori kudasai · Please take it yourself
Survival
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Her Long Goodbye Was Not a Question
mata okoshi kudasaimase · please come again (staff to you)
Survival
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You Jammed the Chip In. She Wanted a Tap.
tatchi shite kudasai · Please tap (your card).
Survival
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The Beer Is 10%. The Onigiri Next to It Is 8%. Same Shelf.
keigen zeiritsu · reduced tax rate
Survival
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The Vending Machine Just Rejected Your Only Bill. The Shop Next Door Can Fix It.
kuzushite itadakemasu ka? · Could you break this into smaller bills?
Survival
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Your App Taught You This Means Yes. The Cashier Just Heard No.
ii desu · I'm good / no thanks
Survival
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The Steaming Tub Is Back Beside the Konbini Register. Then Comes the Question.
karashi wa o-tsuke shimasu ka? · Would you like mustard with that?
Survival
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Two Date Stamps on Japanese Food. One Is a Suggestion, One Is a Deadline.
shōhi kigen · use-by date (the safety deadline)
Survival
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The Konbini Clerk Asks You Something Before They Scan Anything. It's Not About Money.
pointo kādo wa o-mochi desu ka? · Do you have a point card?
Intermediate
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It Is Thirty Five Degrees Outside and the Konbini Shelf Just Turned Into Autumn.
kikan gentei · limited time only
Beginner
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Two ATMs on the Same Street in Japan. Only One Takes Your Foreign Card.
kaigai no kaado wa tsukaemasu ka? · Can I use a foreign card?
Survival
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The Konbini Screen Just Lit Up With Four Kanji. It's Asking How Old You Are.
nenrei kakunin · age check
Survival
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In Japan the Cashier Might Not Hand You the Receipt. Here's How to Ask.
reshīto kudasai · A receipt, please
Survival
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Japan's Politest Way to Say No Literally Means I'm Okay
daijobu desu · I'm okay / no thanks
Survival
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At a Japanese Konbini, the Clerk Asks About a Bag. Saying No Saves You Money.
fukuro wa irimasen · I don't need a bag
Beginner
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The Konbini Cashier Asks You One Word. Freeze No More.
atatamemasu ka? · Shall I heat it up?
Beginner
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Sharing a Konbini Meal in Japan? Don't Forget This One Request.
o-hashi o ni-zen kudasai · Two pairs of chopsticks, please
Intermediate
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How to Order Hot Snacks at the Konbini Counter
kore, kudasai · this one, please
Intermediate
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What to Actually Say in a Japanese Convenience Store
fukuro wa irimasen · I don't need a bag
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