Japanese Phrases
If you are unfamiliar with Japanese, the following phrases
will be useful for surviving in Japan.
Japanese |
English |
ikura desuka? |
How much? |
Toide wa doko desuka? |
Where is the bathroom?
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Sumimasen |
Excuse me |
Ogenki desuka |
How are you? |
Arigatou!(accent on the "a" ) |
Thank you! |
Eigo o hanashimasuka? |
Do you speak English? |
Ohayou gozaimasu!/Konnichi wa!/ Konban wa! |
Good Morning! Good Afternoon! Good
evening! |
Tetsudatte Kudasai! |
Please help me! |
Yoroshiku! |
Pleased to meet you! |
Ja mata! |
See you later! |
Oishi! |
Delicious! |
hai/iie |
yes/no |
Che-ku o kudasai! |
Check Please! |
eki wa dochi desuka? |
Which way is the train station? |
Kirei! |
pretty! |
Note: These phrases can be used throughout Japan
but are on the formal side. When getting around, this is important .
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