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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?
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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