10 JAPANESE Phrases Every Traveler Should Know (Basic Japanese)

This is a list of our TOP 10 Useful Phrases that you should know before coming to Japan.

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Greetings 0:40
Thank you / You're welcome 5:37
Excuse me 8:21
How much is this 8:57
Where is the toilet 9:04
I'm sorry 9:23
Please (asking for) 9:49
Please (offering something) 10:40
Colors 10:25
Yes/No 11:11
Do you speak English 11:23
Where is___ 12:09
Directional words/phrases 13:39
Shopping phrases 14:32
Counting 15:52
Do you have ___ 16:59

[PamelaProPeace]

You two should have been language teachers!!! So engaging! (And I say this as someone who is a qualified teacher of English as a foreign language). Your presentation was fun and educational at the same time. You involved your students, repeated the words - very necessary - without being boring.And got us to repeat them too! 👏 I really enjoyed this video - it made me smile 👏
I truly think you have a gift. Please give us more of these lessons.

[anhw]

You should do a series of basic phrases in situations such as restaurants, konbini, dept store etc 😊

[carolineb]

I have only visited Japan once in late 2019, hope to visit again! I had about 2 and a half months to prepare for my trip and did online Japanese learning. There is no way I could have managed a conversation, but it was so helpful! I visited a museum and it was very (very) quiet and then... I dropped my change purse and made an almighty racket (well it felt like that in the silent museum). A few people looked at me aghast. I said "sumimasen gomennasai" and their demeanour changed immediately and I was met with smiles.

[JoseSanchez-iogh]

As a Spanish language teacher, I sincerely congratulate both of you.

[thetraveler]

I started watching you guys pre-pandemic as I was planning a trip for my family to Japan. Multiple cancellations later we will finally be spending June traveling through Japan. So excited to finally get to experience some of the Japan you showcase and glad for this video for a few words (I will study more Japanese before we go). Thanks for keeping our dream of visiting Japan alive while the world dealt with so much.

[mindysmom]

Konnichiwa boys! I love this so very much! I love how you’re both taking the time to explain proper pronunciation of each word. Love it!!

[mpatberg]

When I was able to visit Germany, learning many basics was invaluable. From asking directions, using simple everyday words, and learning basic cultural manners/expectations, these help us to be ambassadors for our country.

[shannondore]

Yes! I was hoping you would do a video like this. I've already learned so many words and phrases from watching you guys already but this was wonderful. Thank you for explaining the different ways to say things and the right things to say to certain people. I never knew about how you shouldn't talk casual to people you don't know well. I found that very interesting. The level of respect the Japanese have for each other is so lovely. Thanks again guys! Can't wait for the restaurant video.❤😊

[AynenMakino]

I love that you're doing language too now! I reckon it'd be fun to also integrate it into food videos, so you learn contextually.
Good job on this one!

[blurnobody]

This was brilliant! The explanation on wrong stressors and the number of syllables is great. The colloquial use of different phrases is wonderful. Thank you! 😊

[HikaruRain]

I loved this little refresher. I had forgotten some of this so it was nice to get reminded. I would love more videos like this. I am so busy most times that I do not have time to study much anymore. Or watch movies and other media in Japanese to keep my ears tuned.

[Island_Me]

You guys did an incredible job! You covered spelling, pronunciation, explanation, situations in which you'd use the word/phrase, etc. Please do more! I'd love this to be an ongoing thing! ☺

[ProjectsHalfDone]

Just got back from my first trip to Japan and this video was one of the most helpful ones I watched. You really hit the absolute essentials. I used every single phrase you all covered and was able to communicate on my own (without google translate) way more than I expected and even got a compliment on my pronunciation. THANK YOU!!

[rickdarvin]

Thank you so much for this video. I need to watch it over and over. Very practical. Can't wait for the next one.

[carolynk]

Love these language lessons. I know words but phrases are so valuable. Also love hearing the accents and how it is supposed to sound. More please!

[freakyalien]

This is great! I actually learnt a lot and already look forward to more of your videos. Thank you and keep up the good job!

[barbaraelrod]

Love how you break things down and slow down the pronunciation. Thank you!!!

[HenryFL]

We have always wondered how you guys order the food that you video. As a tourist we are somewhat intimidated when entering a restaurant mostly for locals.Thanks for the lesson and look forward to more videos that will help tourists such as us communicate better with people in Japan !

[boiledpotato]

Really helpful! Thanks for this informative video!