35 Essential Japanese Phrases for Travelers to Japan

35 Essential Japanese Phrases for Travelers to Japan
Essential Japanese Words & Phrases for Travelers To Japan

1. Konnichiwa (こんにちは) – Hello

2. Arigatou Gozaimasu (ありがとうございます) – Thank you

3. Sumimasen (すみません) – Excuse me

4. Asa (朝) – Morning

5. Ima (今) – Now

6. Ato de (後で) – Later

7. Kyou (今日) – Today

8. Kinou (昨日) – Yesterday

9. Ashita (明日) – Tomorrow

10. Mainichi (毎日) – Everyday

11. Hai (はい) – Yes

12. Iie (いいえ) – No

13. Mada mada (まだまだ) – Not yet

14. Kamoshiremasen (かもしれません) – Maybe/I’m not sure

15. Tokidoki (時々) – Sometimes

16. Zenzen (全然) – Never

17. Itsumo (いつも) – Always

18. Taitei (たいてい) – Usually

19. __ o Kudasai (__をください) – I would like __, please

20. __ wa Doko Desu ka? (__はどこですか) – Where is __?

21. Itadakimasu (いただきます) – An expression of gratitude for the meal you’re about to eat

22. Omakase de (お任せで) – Used to order chef’s recommendation (often for sushi)

23. O-sake (お酒) – General term for alcohol

24. Nihonshu (日本酒) – Japanese sake

25. Kinen Seki (禁煙席) – Non-smoking seat

26. Ima Nanji Desu ka? (今何時ですか) – What time is it now?

27. Nanji ni? (何時に？) – At what time?

28. __ ni Ikitai (__に行きたい) – I want to go to __

29. Tomete Kudasai (止めてください) – Stop, please

30. Kippu (切符) – Ticket

31. Shinkansen (新幹線) – Bullet train

32. Dono Densha? (どの電車？) – Which train?

33. Tasukete! (助けて) – Help me!

34. Keisatsu o yonde kudasai! (警察を呼んで下さい) – Please call the police!

35. Kyuu kyuusha o yonde kudasai! (救急車を呼んで下さい) – Please call an ambulance!

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