_ wa Doko Desu ka? ( はどこですか) – Where is _? To get the most out of this phrase, you may want to learn a few vocabulary words, such as water (mizu), beer (biiru), sake, and others you think you may need. In Japanese, it’s _ o kudasai (simply fill in the _ with the item of your choice). This is useful in a variety of situations: at restaurants, in stores, and on many other occasions you’ll encounter while traveling. Now that we’ve covered three basic essentials, we can move onto two key sentences that will hopefully help you a lot.įirst is I would like _, please. _ o Kudasai ( をください) – I would like, please At izakaya, it’s often called out as sumimaseeeeee~n! On the other hand, if you accidentally walk onto a tatami floor with your shoes on (something you’re likely to do at some point) you can use sumimasen to say I’m sorry. ![]() Chances are you’ll also be using this one quite a bit, so if you can try and memorize it! It’s a doubly useful word, as it can be used both to get a person’s attention, and also to apologize.įor example, use sumimasen at an izakaya (a Japanese-style gastropub) to get a waiter’s attention. The word for excuse me in Japanese is sumimasen. Sumimasen (すみません) – Excuse meĮxcuse me is an important expression in any language, and Japanese is no exception. In Japan, where politeness is such a key part of the culture, you’ll be saying arigatou gozaimasu a lot! 3. ![]() You can usually simply say arigatou, which is a little more casual but usually perfectly fine. The word for thank you in Japanese is arigatou gozaimasu (in Japanese, the u at the end of some words is barely pronounced to the point of being nearly silent). In Japan, etiquette is no joke, and chances are you’ll be saying thank you a lot (learn more in our guide to Japanese etiquette). Arigatou Gozaimasu (ありがとうございます) – Thank you But when you’re starting out it’s best to keep things simple, and if you simply learn konnichiwa you can use it throughout the day to say hello! 2. Konnichiwa is typically used during the day, and there are other phrases for good morning and good evening ( ohayou gozaimasu, and konbanwa, respectively). Let’s start with one you’ve probably heard before: the word for hello is konnichiwa. Even if you only remember how to say hello or thank you, you’ll find that Japanese people will be appreciative of your efforts! 1. Let’s start with a few of the most basic-yet-essential Japanese words and phrases. If you’re concerned about memorizing all this Japanese, or want to learn even more words and phrases, download Boutique Japan’s Tiny Phrasebook for free.Īnd for an introduction to how to say these words and phrases, see our bonus video to help you practice your Japanese pronunciation. Tomete Kudasai (止めてください) – Stop, please._ ni Ikitai (_に行きたい) – I want to go to _.Ima Nanji Desu ka? (今何時ですか) – What time is it now?.Omakase de (お任せで) – Used to order chef’s recommendation (often for sushi).Itadakimasu (いただきます) – An expression of gratitude for the meal you’re about to eat._ o Kudasai (_をください) – I would like _, please.Arigatou Gozaimasu (ありがとうございます) – Thank you.Here is a quick look at the words and phrase you’ll find below: Top 20 Essential Japanese Travel Phrases: Getting Around Japan: Transportation-Related Phrases.Now or Later: Time-Related Phrases in Japanese. ![]() ![]()
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