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.
Survival
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Don't Wear These Out of the Bathroom in Japan
toire no surippa · the toilet slippers
Survival
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Why Leaving a Tip in Japan Backfires
otsuri wa ii desu · Keep the change / the change is fine
Survival
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Free Water in Japan Is Served HOT. Here's How to Ask for It.
oyu wo kudasai · hot water, please
Survival
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Hotel Check-In Is at 3pm. Your Bags Are Here at 9am. Say This.
nimotsu wo azukatte moraemasu ka? · could you hold my luggage?
Survival
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Phone at 3% in Tokyo? The One Phrase That Saves Your Night
jūden dekimasu ka? · Can I charge here?
Survival
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Is this train going to...?
kono densha wa 〜 ni ikimasu ka? · Is this train going to 〜?
Beginner
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Locals Eat THIS to Survive Japan's Summer (Not Just Water)
shio-ame · salt candy
Survival
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Is it open?
eigyou-chuu desu ka? · Is it open?
Survival
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I'm looking for...
〜o sagashiteimasu · I'm looking for 〜
Beginner
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Skip the Pricey Fuji Tours — Take This Train
Fuji Kaiyū · the Fuji Excursion (direct limited express to Mt Fuji)
Survival
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The One Japanese Phrase You'll Be Glad You Learned
toire wa doko desu ka? · where is the toilet?
Survival
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Scared of the Language Barrier? Start With This
eigo, daijōbu desu ka? · is English okay? / do you speak English?
Survival
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The One Phrase That Tells You the Price in Japan
ikura desu ka? · how much is it?
Survival
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The First 2 Japanese Words You Need: Yes & No
hai / iie · yes / no
Intermediate
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How to Order Hot Snacks at the Konbini Counter
kore, kudasai · this one, please
Intermediate
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Japan's Luggage Hack: Travel Hands-Free
nimotsu o okuritai desu · I'd like to send my luggage
Intermediate
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The Word Locals Say to You All Summer in Japan
Atsui desu ne. · It's hot, isn't it.
Intermediate
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One Japanese Word Does the Job of Three
sumimasen · excuse me / sorry / thank you
Intermediate
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Why You Can't Just Say 'Two' When Ordering in Japan
futatsu kudasai · Two, please.
Intermediate
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How to Get Free Water at Any Japanese Restaurant
o-mizu o kudasai · Water, please.
Beginner
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Lost in Japanese? This Phrase Saves You
nihongo, wakarimasen · I do not understand Japanese
Beginner
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Mystery Food in Japan? Just Ask What It Is
kore wa nan desu ka? · what is this?
Beginner
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How to Ask for the Bill in Japan
okaikei, onegai shimasu · check, please
Intermediate
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Got a Cold in Japan? The One Phrase to Get Medicine at the Drugstore
kaze-gusuri wa arimasu ka · Do you have cold medicine?
Intermediate
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Left Something on the Train in Japan? Don't Panic — Say This
wasuremono o shimashita · I left something behind
Beginner
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Japan Hands You a Hot Towel — Don't Use It Wrong
oshibori · wet hand towel
Intermediate
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Ask THIS Before You Take a Photo in Japan
shashin o totte mo ii desu ka? · May I take a photo?
Intermediate
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Why You Still Need Cash in Japan (and Where to Get It)
genkin nomi · cash only (a sign you'll need to recognize)
Intermediate
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The Japanese Shoe Rule Tourists Break the Most
kutsu o nugimasu · I take my shoes off
Intermediate
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The Ramen Shop Machine That Confuses Every Tourist
shokken · meal ticket (buy it from the machine first)
Intermediate
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The Food Paradise Hiding Under Japanese Department Stores
depachika · department-store basement food hall
Intermediate
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The Japanese Phrase That Could Save Your Life in a Restaurant
~ arerugī ga arimasu · I have a ~ allergy
Intermediate
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The One Phrase That Saves You in Any Japanese Train Station
~ wa doko desu ka? · Where is ~?
Intermediate
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The 3 Japanese Words That Unlock 80% of a Trip
sumimasen / onegaishimasu / arigatō gozaimasu · excuse me / please / thank you very much
Intermediate
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Onsen Rules Tourists Always Break
kakeyu · rinsing off before getting in
Intermediate
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How to Shop Tax-Free in Japan (and Save 10%)
menzei de onegaishimasu · Tax-free, please
Intermediate
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Why Japanese People Say This Before Every Meal
itadakimasu · I gratefully receive (said before eating)
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