Learn practical Japanese for real situations.
Know what to say, what you may hear,
and what to do next.
Japanese for daily life in Japan
Report my child’s absenceIdentify the child, report today’s absence, check the next update.
Check in at a clinicSay if you have an appointment, show your insurance card, and ask where to wait.
Register my address at city hallSay what you came for, ask which form you need, and find the right counter.
A delivery is at the doorAnswer the intercom, confirm the name, and ask where to sign.
Discuss planned time offGive the dates, say which work is affected, and check the next step.
Ask about returning an itemAsk what is possible, then respond to the store’s answer.
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Japanese phrases for your trip
Find a seat and order foodTable, counter, or tatami? Ask, hear the reply, and choose.
Catch the right trainCheck your destination, platform, and transfer.
Buy something at a convenience storeFollow questions about bags, heating, and payment.
Check in or leave my luggageArriving early? Ask about storage and room access.
I missed what they saidAsk for slower speech, then check one important detail.
Check how I can payCash only? Ask before tapping or inserting your card.
Start learning Japanese
Read hiraganaStart with the five vowels, add one row, and read a short word.
Read katakanaSound out loanwords on menus and signs, one character at a time.
Choose the right greetingPick by time of day, then check the place and the person.
Use sumimasenGet attention, say sorry, or thank someone for their trouble.
Make a polite sentence with desuSay who or what something is, then make it negative or past.
Choose wa or gaUse wa for the topic and ga to answer “who?” or “what?”
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