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? |
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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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