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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[@davesterchele2679]

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

[@rutherfordmylerang5278]

Thanks, very helpful

[@jdtoledo]

You're a legend.

[@andresrizal125]

arigatou gozaiamas for this

[@anhw3303]

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

[@TabiEats]

Great ideas!

[@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.

[@TabiEats]

Thank you 🙏

[@trishpedz885]

Your presentation was well thought out. Please make more language educational videos for learners of Japanese and for Japs who need to level-up on their English. Your cultural sensitive presentations are effective and fun! From an English professor and former ESL teacher of Nagasaki scholars 😊

[@AlexanderArts]

Instead of asking "Do you speak English?" in Japanese, you can just ask in English. If they don't know what you said, then they don't speak English. I would replace that one with "Chottomatte" (wait a moment.) On my trips to Japan my two most used phrases are "Thank you," and "Wait a moment." There are so many times when you just need a second to figure something out, take out money or your phone, and you don't want the person to think you gave up on communicating. That's my 2 cents!~

[@mpatberg7623]

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.

[@kathrinschmidt-ks-wohndesi584]

And we really appreciate the effort when visitors try to speak german. So please never feel embarassed or insecure to say something in german just try and most of us know what you mean. We know our language is one of the most complicated when it comes to grammar.

[@PERKY106]

valuebale*

[@catalinacurio]

After hello please and thank you my main concern is saying help me I’m lost. 😊

[@Drumming_Monkey]

I am always very impressed by every visitor who tries to speak German. It is such a difficult language to learn and is very much appreciated by (most) Germans. So, thank you for your effort! :)

[@jasonkearney5295]

😢

[@carolineb7127]

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.

[@lainey7123]

😊

[@JoseSanchez-io3gh]

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

[@thetraveler7931]

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.

[@quinnhouk5369]

Aw lucky. Take me with you

[@kaydenkross7329]

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[@heathbar8015]

How was it? Hope y'all had a wonderful time. Hoping to do the same next year.

[@thetraveler7931]

@@heathbar8015 we are leaving today for home. It was everything and more!

[@heathbar8015]

@@thetraveler7931 have a safe flight! So glad you and your family were able to make such memories

[@mindysmom6132]

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!!

[@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! 😊

[@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!

[@ovechkin100]

I love how you are giving phrases that all travellers should know, then tell us genki, and elaborate that we wont ever actually need it because its only for people who know eachother well... fabulous and well thought out information.

[@FinalKillCamMan]

I got my mom to start watching you She's from Okinawa and she loves watching you two..Thanks1

[@TabiEats]

Haisai to Tabieats! Aww that’s so sweet. Tell her we say hello and thank you!!!!

[@barbaraelrod2336]

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

[@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! ☺

[@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.❤😊

[@Pallzballz]

I like when you explained what the person might say back to you! It’s easy to learn some phrases but knowing what to listen for when they reply back to you is the hard part! More of these please! (When you have time). Love your channel!

[@720plife]

My favorite phrase when I went in 2018 was “おすすめはなんですか？” (Osusume wa nan desu ka?”) which means “What do you recommend?” This was very helpful when the menu was hard. I didn’t know much Kanji at the time, and there were no photos or English in sight.

[@_Sisyphus]

This was so helpful. Thank you. Subscribed.

[@TabiEats]

Thanks for the sub!

[@robfos3040]

These are all really useful phrases to know and you explained them all really well! I've travelled to Japan a few times and used these exact simple phrases on many occasions. Look forward to more language hints from you :)

[@kitkatpona]

Love this! I wrote down everything in my book to take next month. Love that you take the time to pronounce everything with the English subtitles and with humor; laughed at several places. Thank you both!

[@kirangaillard1238]

Me too ! Arigatou !

[@jules6096]

It's named: 10 japanese phrases, but took us through all the daily situations with context. ありがとうございます 🙏

[@HenryFL1]

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 !

[@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!!

[@boiledpotato9826]

Really helpful! Thanks for this informative video!

[@marylee8372]

Thanks guys! Super cool help with basic tourist phrases ❤

[@Queerpunx]

Thank you. This video was very helpful

[@carolynk5316]

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!

[@jovelyndig-o1478]

Thank you...this is very helpful.

[@nikolasngo5657]

Really enjoyed this format! Really casual and your personalities made this really easy and fun to learn

[@TabiEats]

Thank you 🙏

[@gary7466]

This is definitely one of the best and most practical videos introducing some basic Japanese phrases. Good job. Arigato gozaimasu.

[@TabiEats]

Thank you too!

[@jazi-san4459]

Glad you guys got into pronunciation! Love the teamwork! Keep it up.

[@ellessax]

Thank you both. I have been learning Japanese for my trip and this was very helpful. The correct pronunciation especially. I was given a large chart on Japanese counting and you made me laugh remembering this ! I am learning hiragana at the moment! Looking forward to the next lesson 😊

[@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.

[@ivorykeyed]

Excellent tutorial for those starting out. I’ve been learning Japanese since December for an upcoming trip to Japan. Early on, I quickly learned just how fast cadenced the Japanese language can be. The two most useful phrases for me are: “ わかりません” and “ゆっくり繰り返していただけますか”.

[@livingwithpurpose7304]

Arigatou gozaimasu. This has been so helpful! Your presentation is well thought out, practical and clear. The format of the two of you hits a perfect chord!

[@TabiEats]

Thanks so much!

[@CaSweety510]

Thank you for the lesson! Japan is at the top of my list for international travel locations! I’m still not able to travel yet so I have some time to learn more Japanese! This was very helpful and will be watching again to take notes!

[@lisab3971]

I am so glad I found your video. I’ve been learning off of an app, which the words are the same so far, but hearing you explain and pronounce it often is so helpful. Arigatou gozaimasu!

[@Karess8701]

This was the most helpful video I've watched about learning phrases. I appreciate the way you described the sentence structures, the sound pronunciations, and used multiple examples. 10 out of 10! I would take your class if you were teaching, Thank you!

[@leet6174]

Best quick, easy to follow and useful Japanese lesson, ever! Please do more 🙏

[@garhwalichefrana]

Very nice conversations, really helpful video ❤😊

[@boardthenplay8878]

This is fantastic! Thank you so much. Due to visit Japan in the coming weeks and this is most helpful.

[@freakyalien5449]

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!

[@LorRaineAvellino]

Great info, was fun to watch and try to pronounce 😮. I can only dream of going to Japan, but thank you to the two of you who bring Japan to me ❤ many blessings to you both, I love everything about Japan but you both are at the top of my list. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@vinylflowersss]

I just was so lucky to visit Japan for the first time recently, and this video helped me so much!! The way you both showcased the pronunciation here is perfect!! I have been watching your channel for a while and def thought of you both when I was there as I tried my best to remember to pronounce things correctly hehe : D Thank you so much!!

[@kathrinschmidt-ks-wohndesi584]

Wow this was super helpful. Me and my husband are learning japanese right now and it is great to hear the correct pronounciation from locals. This is what i find the most difficult to know when to pronounce the u for example and when not. Thanks so much for teaching us. ありがとうございます

[@earljacobTV]

You guys are so natural! that was very informative and entertaining at the same time!

[@nunugalleries8423]

I have been watching you both for over a year now! I love your channel and all of your hard work! I appreciate and enjoy all your videos!!

[@nunugalleries8423]

I will be in Japan in 2024 and can’t wait to check out as many places you have shown me. Stay safe and sending positive vibes

[@leicha4802]

Looking forward to your next video on Japanese phrases. Great idea and you did it so well. For nonspeaking Japanese, it will be helpful. Good job!

[@TabiEats]

Thank you! 😃

[@TripsWithTykes]

Super helpful! I studied Japanese for several years in high school but a few decades later, I've forgotten most of it. Watched this to brush up on the basics in preparation for an upcoming trip to Japan. Much appreciated.

[@TabiEats]

Glad it was helpful!

[@staceywoodson8203]

I spent two years in Japan when I was younger. My husband really wants to go and while I know he can get around ok without knowing japanese, I've been trying to reach him some. I am not fluent but I know a lot of basic words/phrases and can have simple conversation and get around ok. I've been teaching him about ediquite in Japan. This is a great video that I think will make it easier for him to understand and pronounce things. Thank you for this.

[@sylvia3867]

I’ve just discovered you guys today as I’m preparing for a trip to Japan soon. You are awesome and I hope you do more of these pronunciation videos with helpful phrases for travellers. By the way, I’ve just subscribed 😁

[@bookiemeow173]

Loved this video! Wow learning Japanese with you two is great!!

[@Reddalek888]

Thank you guys, I've been waiting for this kind of video for ages ,, more like this please!

[@marjiealda1151]

I’ve been learning Japanese through Doulingo for the last 244 days and I’m so happy to have stumbled in your channel. I was so giddy that I’ve applied all what I’ve learned. Will sure check your other tips. The Japanese characters are still kinda hard for me to learn though but learning the basic words are truly entertaining. Keep your videos coming please. Domo arigatou gozaimasu. 🙇‍♀️

[@Drrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl]

This video rocks! I've been extremely enthusiastic about learning! This helped me fixed a lot of mistakes I was making!

[@phengov943]

Very good tips, will be in Japan in less than 3 weeks and this will be beneficial for my travels and tips on right pronunciation was great @tabieats 😊👍

[@TabiEats]

Enjoy your time here!

[@martinkerr7009]

OMG this is AMAZING!!!! Arigato gozaimasu 🙏🙏🙏 Can't wait for the next edition, and so excited for our trip in 4 weeks 😊

[@rickdarvin3690]

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

[@Ston3808]

Felt like I was getting advise from two friends. Thank you for the informative and down to earth video.

[@scottc1709]

Thank you for teaching us this. Hope to go Japan one day!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

I feel the same. My mother has been there several times for work.

[@snowpea11]

this was really enjoyable, great video ❤

[@catalinacurio]

Thank you guys. Thanks for explaining the numbers, I learned 1 to ten only to think I’d gone mad till you just explained the difference. More please. 😊

[@robrap6465]

You two are great…..so well explained and easy to watch

[@naveenkumarsharma2716]

Excellent tips 👏👏👏 I m travelling to Tokyo tomorrow… Arigato 🙏

[@S.Clause]

Good luck 😊

[@Guyincognito28282]

Going to Japan this week. You guys are lifesavers. 👍🏻

[@ClefairyFairySnowflake]

Thank you for making this video! It was very helpful!

[@Sweetwaterdream]

One phrase i felt useful was “o-mochi kaeri de ii desu ka” (can i take that to go/take away) and at macdonalds they will ask o mochi kaeri desu ka (do want that to go/take away). Also when restaurants ask “nan mei sama desu ka” its asking “how many is in your group for seating” and learning the way to count people to respond(hitori (alone), futari (two people), sannin, yonin, gonin etc.). Counting people is one of the few counters i think that learning is very handy in japan!

[@TabiEats]

Ahhh that’s true. Take away is one they ask often

[@sw33tm3]

I took 2 years of Japanese in college and forgot most of it… visiting japan soon for the first time, this is super helpful! A great refresher, arigatou gozaimashita!

[@irinaalesina-shamis559]

Please do more videos like this one. So helpful and and fun to learn. Wish we saw this video before we went to Japan but we will learn for the next time 😊thank you

[@brendenn7773]

Please teach Japanese on u tube. You guys are very good and explain well for us learners to understand by giving samples along the way. ❤❤

[@TabiEats]

Thanks so much

[@victor_iosi]

First time visit to this channel. It’s great!

[@TabiEats]

Welcome!

[@fredw3491]

I really loved this video! This is valuable information to be ready to go to Japan. Thank you so much for this. I always learn so much from you guys! Arigato Gozaimasu!

[@Enbyous1313]

My wife and I are going to Japan in ~7 months! We’ de ordered some language books and videos like this are super helpful! We’ll be studying hard between now and our trip, great resource! Subbed!

[@knownonsense2015]

Love this! Thinking back to my trip to Japan years ago…this would have helped a lot!

[@themindset3329]

This is my favorite video to prepare for my upcoming trip to Japan. Thank you guys you're very helpful and wholesome 🙏🏻✨

[@mamedchannel1711]

I've been learning Japanese language since I was in highschool. I can read hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji. Even though, sometimes I still misread the letters because their have similar look for example ぬ with め and ソ with ン. And I haven't take my JLPT after this year, but I'm sure I'm still in N5 level 😂😂😂

[@meakimon]

Super helpful! Arigatou gozaimasu!^^ We're leaving for Japan next weekend, so even if we study, it's always good to have phrases in our back pocket.^^

[@leunglg]

Thank you for teaching us the phrases. I have tried to take Japanese more than 15 years ago, and forgot most of it except asking basic things like how much, what time, and which floor... I would love to learn more, especially phrases like I am allergic to XXX (e.g. dairy, seafood). Looking forward to the restaurant one :)

[@titasmom678]

I'm sure many of us will be keeping track of this episode for future reference. Thank you so much for the class. Have a great day

[@eusiahcruz9340]

Omg i want a series of this. I hope you do more tutorials ❤

[@gacchan]

Great video! Oh my gosh the "don't touch my moustache" trick! I remember that from first year Japanese in college.

[@kathleencummings8731]

Thanks for this video...very helpful

[@alexanderkaiser9488]

You guys are just great. I am currently preparing for my first vacation in Japan (have been there for business a couple of times already).. I therefore want to learn the very basics which I am now able to do thanks to this! An it is very entertaining too. Arigato gozaimasu!

[@lionnn1233]

I like this language. Japan is on my list of places to visit and I’m looking forward to learning the basics to enhance my experience and to be respectful to the culture and history of Japan.

[@triciabuenaluz6438]

Thanks so much. My whole family will be going to Japan this May for several days, and we are practicing the phrases you've suggested.

[@AnupongT]

There was a time when I told a Japanese Flight Attendent on ANA flight this, "Nihon-go wa, Wakarimasen". And she was stunned for like half a minute... Another time I said this same phrase, "Nihon-go wa, Wakatimasen" to a local restaurant, and we had a good laugh..

[@lavernejones4471]

Hi guys. I found this very helpful for the purpose of just learning the basics. I have no plans to travel anywhere anytime soon, but I enjoy learning new languages. I would like to learn some emergency phrases, things you might say in case of an emergency. Just curious. 😁 I’m looking forward to the next one. Thanks for sharing. Love from Tennessee . 😊💜

[@robynmoroney5197]

This was entertaining, funny and super helpful, especially the pronunciation. Thanks guys.

[@froilanreyes7393]

Thank you!! What a timing from both of you, we're from Canada and we're leaving for Japan on April 4. Gee we wish we can meet you in Tokyo, but that's really a wishful thinking. Got our JR pass for 14 days!! We're excited!

[@peterjake9621]

Hi Guys, today’s Video was really good and helpful. Enjoyed taking part in the translations. Arigato Have a great weekend 😀👍

[@yumi-gc8oz]

I really love how you guys teach, i did really enjoyed this video and i learned too. Arigatou gozaimasu!

[@TabiEats]

Thank you! Stay tuned for the next one

[@lyshaw1911]

So helpful!!! Arigatou gozaimasu!😊

[@datlam7836]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@chuckiepeoples]

You guys are great. I liked how y’all “listened” to the audience.

[@MichaelSanchez-nv6dc]

Just got back from visiting Tokyo, Osaka and Okinawa. Was blown away by the Japanese culture and I’m very intrigued at dedicating myself to learning the language at least in its very simple phrases like in this clip. This is so cool. Thanks guys!

[@maroulio2067]

I have been searching sites to find entry level basic Japanese words and you have excelled! Subscribed and will be watching more. I will probably never read Japanese or visit Japan, but I need to learn how to say these words as I communicate w. Japanese sellers and I feel it is polite to know basics, even if we then continue in English. BTW, I learned English as a 6 year old that spoke only Greek, and later taught basic ESL to US newcomers. (I taught English Lit. at a college also).

[@stevenzack1497]

An invaluable lesson. Thank you very much.

[@xBuffaloBrad]

Thanks so much! This will be very helpful.

[@BlueKoinu]

I loved this! I would enjoy more language videos like this.