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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Intermediate じゃあね

Stop Saying Sayōnara — Japanese People Rarely Do

jaa ne · See you / bye (casual)

Cultural Shock #languagetips

Intermediate ふたつください

Why You Can't Just Say 'Two' When Ordering in Japan

futatsu kudasai · Two, please.

Cultural Shock #languagetips

Intermediate そうですか

Why Japanese People Keep Saying This While You Talk

sō desu ka · oh, I see / is that so (the 'I'm listening' sound)

Cultural Wedge #languagetips

Intermediate どうも / ありがとうございます

You're Probably Saying 'Thank You' Wrong in Japan

dōmo / arigatō gozaimasu · thanks (casual) / thank you very much (polite)

Cultural Shock #languagetips

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