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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Survival
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The Photo Spot Has a 40-Minute Line and One Word on the Sign.
Kōyō ga migoro desu · The autumn leaves are at their peak
Survival
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You Landed With a Welcome Suica. The Gate Is Not the Place to Find Out.
Kore de noremasu ka? · Can I get on with this?
Beginner
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The Bill Is Paid and Nobody Is Standing Up. Japan Has a Word for What Happens Next.
mou ikken ikimasen ka? · Want to go to one more place?
Beginner
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Booking Japan for the Autumn Leaves? One Question Saves the Whole Trip.
kōyō wa mō migoro desu ka? · Are the autumn leaves at their peak yet?
Survival
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You Get to Your Tokyo Hotel at Midnight and There Is No Toothbrush. Nothing Is Missing.
gojiyū ni otori kudasai · Please help yourself
Survival
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Japanese Has a Word for People Who Can't Drink Hot Tea. It Translates to Cat Tongue.
nekojita nan desu · I can't handle hot food or drinks
Intermediate
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On August Seventh Japan's Calendar Says It Is Autumn. Then You Step Outside.
zansho ga kibishii desu ne · The lingering heat is brutal, isn't it.
Beginner
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Your First Phone Call in Japanese
moshi moshi · hello (on the phone)
Everything Tourists Get Wrong About Japanese Politeness
sumimasen · excuse me / sorry / thank you
Beginner
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Japanese You Actually Need at Work
yoroshiku onegai shimasu · thanks in advance
Beginner
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3 Ways to Say Sorry in Japanese (One Sounds Rude)
moushiwake arimasen · I am truly sorry
Beginner
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The Cutest Japanese Homecoming Phrase (ft. Hana)
tadaima · I am home
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