#7 Useful Japanese Phrases for Tourists

Good morning! Today, we will introduce 5 useful Japanese phrases for people who want to go to Japan. Let’s do morning study together!

1. Ikura desuka?

Translation: How much is it?

Japanese: いくらですか？

Usage: It is a simple and polite way to inquire about the price of an item or service.

2. Onegai shimasu

Translation: Please

Japanese: お願いします /おねがいします

Usage: It is a versatile Japanese phrase used when making requests, asking for favors, or showing politeness.

3. Dokodesuka?

Translation: Where is it?

Japanese: どこですか？

Usage: It is a Japanese phrase used to ask for a location. It means “Where is it?”or “Where is [something]?”. For example, if you want to ask where the toilets are, you can say “Toire wa doko desu ka?”.

4. Kore wa nandesuka

Translation: What is it?

Japanese: これはなんですか？

Usage: It is used to ask about unknown objects, words, or cultural aspects.

5. Sumimasen

Translation: Excuse me / I’m sorry

Japanese: すみません

Usage: This phrase has two meanings. First, it is used to say “Excuse me” when getting someone’s attention. Second, it means “I’m sorry” when apologizing.

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We introduced 5 useful Japanese phrases for you to learn. Take some time to review this article and practice the phrases. We hope you enjoy your trip in japan!