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 やばい

One Word in Japan Means 'This Is Amazing' AND 'This Is a Disaster'

yabai · no way / so good (or so bad)

word-of-the-day #speakjapanese

Survival 気をつけて

Japanese People Don't Say a Cold Goodbye. They Send You Off With This.

ki o tsukete · Take care / get home safe

greetings #speakjapanese

Beginner 歩いて行けますか?

Do You Need a Train, or Can You Just Walk? Ask This in Japan.

aruite ikemasu ka? · Can I walk there?

directions #speakjapanese

Say This Before a Japanese Friend's Big Day (It's Not Good Luck) Beginner

Say This Before a Japanese Friend's Big Day (It's Not Good Luck)

ganbatte · you've got this / do your best

Everyday Connection #speakjapanese

Your Reset Button When Japanese Comes Back Too Fast Beginner

Your Reset Button When Japanese Comes Back Too Fast

yukkuri onegai shimasu · slowly, please

Everyday Connection #speakjapanese

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