Japan Tourists: DON'T Waste time: Learn these 16 EASY JAPANESE Phrases

These 16 Japanese words and phrases, will help you navigate Japan and help you become a confident traveller.
Go beyond 'arigatou' and 'sumimasen' by using the real japanese that you'll encounter on the daily as a tourist!
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00:00 16 Japanese you REALLY NEED TO KNOW
00:56 Japanese language At the Restaurant
03:11 Japanese language At the Convenience store
03:58 Smoking and no smoking
04:23 @Tokyodrew
05:21 Counting Japanese will save you
07:34 Where is the Toilet?
09:06 What do you recommend?
10:06 Do you speak English?
11:03 be a confident Tourist
#japan #japantravel #japanguide

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

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[@theknightswhosay]

I just got back from my trip on Thursday (Friday in japan). Why couldn’t you have posted this video a couple of weeks sooner?

[@mindysmom6132]

Nathan…..Thank you so very much for sharing this link! ❤

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@mindysmom6132 He's my friend and I will continue to support him as much as I can :)

[@Tokyodrew]

Hey, I know that guy @4:23 lol Thanks bro for having me in the video! Great video for tourists for sure!

[@klausklausi7484]

Get well

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Some of my highlights of this trip was hanging out with you! Domo 😉

[@jimross7648]

A great video. I knew about 50% of these, and wish I'd known the other 50%. The only thing I would add is " Kore wa Ikura desu ka?" How much is this. Japanese businesses are pretty good about displaying prices, but not always. Life get's easier when you know and understand basic Japanese words and phrases.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

thanks jim for the additional recommended phrase :)

[@MetaphoricalMusic]

and then he would respond with japanese numbers?! xD what would the next tip for that?

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@MetaphoricalMusic this is true

[@MetaphoricalMusic]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy Next week, I'll be in Japan, and I wanted to express how much your video has helped me.

[@diamonddoom1538]

I'm going to write the phrases I see helpful to me on index cards and study before my trip to Japan in June

[@Omni0404]

I'm glad you brought up 分かります at the end, but it's also really versatile like 大丈夫. If someone says "It'll be a few minutes." - 分かります. Or if they say "No pictures!" - 分かります. I could literally think of examples all day lol

[@stephaniegrady8]

I lived in Osaka in the 80’s. ❤❤❤

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

wow how was it?

[@stephaniegrady8]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy my first year was challenging but I gradually became accustomed to the Japanese way of life. Osaka is a great place to visit.

[@OrientalPearl]

I always look forward to your visits to Japan. See you next time 😊

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Me too

[@coolbrotherf127]

I've been studying Japanese for a bit now and I'm proud that I was able to recognize all of these words and phrases. I got to take the small victories because there's always way more to learn.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

well done! Awesome!

[@404notfound.....]

Excellent!!! Thank you for this!!! 👍🏼 😊 🇨🇦

[@kevlarcardhouse252]

So glad you covered "a little" and "do you understand". I like to always speak the niceties of the local language of places I'm traveling, but it sometimes runs the risk of them thinking I'm fluent and I need a way to back out quickly LOL.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Haha yes that can happen

[@tonyharmon3156]

I enjoyed this video😊

[@seriouslywhatever1031]

Great video! Very helpful thank you!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

You're very welcome!

[@iceeonyoutube]

i love this. Good job man ❤

[@lydiebuffa5233]

Hello from France. Thanks for this video, very useful to learn a bunch of basic phrases. It will help me for my next trip .

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@32178666]

This was an awesome video Thanks!!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Glad it was useful!

[@condorheroes7728]

Awesome vid and really helpful tips tysm! 🙏

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Happy to help! Oriental Pearl is a big part!

[@themagicbeanbag]

Great video as always

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Thanks again!

[@breezeh1127]

Very good video❤ This was super helpful 💜

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

thank you, I think so too

[@8bitmariogaming]

Going to Japan for the first time next month, and got a few new phrases from your video that I've never seen recommended in other similar videos, so arigatou gozaimasu!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

thats amazing! I'm glad :)

[@whushaw]

All these surivval phrases will be very helpful! What an awesome collab 💜

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

yes! I love working with inspiring people

[@magicsheepmom7790]

Super helpful for my upcoming visit to Japan. Thanks!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Have fun!

[@amandapatton3194]

Thank you! So many helpful phrases I haven't seen on other videos.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

yes.. I agree, these come up so often but are overlooked

[@kizuna2002]

I’ve been watching your videos the last few days preparing for my visit this summer and they are sooo helpful! Thank you sooo much 💪🏻☺️

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Thanks for watching!

[@_nihongo_jouzu_]

Very helpful, you could add more to the convenience store interactions like asking to microwave your food

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

That's a great idea for maybe some future content :)

[@chicaco302]

Awesome video!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ancientmage666]

Love it! I feel more encourage now to keep studying 😊 been on it for almost a year and I think it's such a neat language and culture to learn about. I am like obsessed studying almost daily😂 but being bilingual has helped me alot. Thank you for this, it's super helpful 😊Gambate❤

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

thats awesome!

[@drit84]

Currently in Japan and this video is the single most useful and helpful video I saved. Moreover, local really appreciate the effort. I’ve written down this small vocabulary and been using it all the time. Thank you so much you two! Much love!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Thats awesome (that you are in Japan) and that the video was useful!

[@jisnudeepmandal]

Really helpful video

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

awesome!

[@torakwarius]

Great video, I enjoy both of your channels. Excellent advice. If all goes, I shall be using those phrases next month - after golden week though ;)

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

haha.. yes after golden week :)

[@axios101]

Nice and very useful!!!!!!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

I'm glad!

[@twifosp]

What an awesome video. I was looking for something like this before my trip last month. There are a few sort of okay videos, that focus on tourist phrases, but I think this was much better than the rest. I tried to learn a little (Duolingo, etc.) before coming, but really, I didn't need to know any Japanese. I mainly want to know a little to respect their language and culture, but knowing a bunch of words I'll never use is less helpful than a handful of words I'll use frequently. I'll practice these for next time.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Although there is so much more that could be learned, I honestly think these are very useful!

[@app321]

Thanks!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

thanks for the donation :) I'm glad you found the video useful!

[@CH-xs6si]

Awesome!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Thanks! it was fun to put this one together!

[@gailcrockett9883]

Very very good useful important information regarding words to learn that are spoken everyday. Thank you both!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Our pleasure!

[@stellajillan]

Great video ❤

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Glad you liked it!!

[@mrssunnyside1711]

Once again, a SUPERB video!!! Thank you so much Nathan! Just when one wonders how on earth you always find such useful topics you come out with such a pearl! I will certainly ask all first time travellers to Japan to watch this! I agree with all of these! I wish I had known even half of these when I started visiting Japan. Humble thanks once again 🙏🥰🙏!!!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

My pleasure! I think it should be useful!

[@Nelsea7190]

travelling this coming wednesday and i really got slack in practicing japanese even 1-2 month prior. some old knowledge did return but not all of it. im sure some refreshing will do well enough

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

yep! .. these words come up on the daily!

[@mindysmom6132]

Nathan and Alyssa……I absolutely LOVE this video! I’m fluent in understanding Japanese, and can speak enough to get around. With that being said, there are a few words that I definitely learned today, so domo arigatou for doing this for us!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Our pleasure!

[@exuae1]

this is a very helpful video

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Glad you think so! what would be the top phrase/word?

[@exuae1]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy all helpfull ,how about to add when you want to leave the train or bus and there is crowds so you want to say excuse me I want to leave or make way for me to leave ,sumemasen .... somothing (I usually just say sumemasen )

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

yes always more to add!

[@backintheclay]

Fantastic segment! I usually add o to kudasai, the make it a bit more polite "okudosai" so it was strange just hearing kudosai alone. Sometimes you can add the o to toilee to make it honorable. LOL! I am already subscribed to Oriental Pearl and always check out her new videos.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Oriental Pearl's language skills are inspiring but she works SO HARD! people dont see that side

[@johnnacke4134]

Thank You for the helpful hints…. My wife and I will be visiting Japan this coming summer. I have been studying nihonho for 5 months, and will continue even beyond the trip. Now, if I try to engage in a Japanese conversation, they will answer me… and that’s a problem. So O think I will stay with your recommendations…😂

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

hey! haha.. enjoy your language journey! dont be shy! :) hehe

[@9OClockRant]

Yay! Two of my favourite Japanese! 😉

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

aww thanks!

[@StormbringerT54]

Could’ve done with some of those a few weeks ago! 😂 just returned a few days ago from a 3 week trip, I knew some, but forgot them in anxiety and others were new. But I was able to understand what they were talking about, many do understand your English but unsure what to say back except basic words.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

yea understanding and speaking.. two different things :)

[@estrafalario5612]

11:35 (1) it's a really good point making the distinction with the two possible questions. Another point I listened to in another video: let's use really simplified English (almost broken) if they say that they just speak "a little". Of course this goes with any "Native vs. Foreigner language interaction". That #1 tip goes in clear contradiction to the tip of your friend at 4:35, leading to the... "So they think that you speak Japanese better than you really do". That's one of the last things you want to while speaking a very very basic level of a language. What you really want is to make them understand that you may understand many very simple standard sentences or single words but clearly NOT complete paragraphs...the opposite creates frustration on both sides.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

This is true, frustrations can happen easily

[@theknightswhosay]

10:58 After a suitable greeting, I prefer to ask in English. They’ll usually slightly smile and say something like “a little bit” and then understand you just fine as long as you’re asking a normal tourist or shopper question. I didn’t try to ask about quantum physics. But it’s much less off-putting than just speaking English to them and assuming they understand.

[@dindi380]

She is my language idol. ❤ how i wish i can be like Oriental pearl

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

she's my language idol too! :)

[@ianmarkham149]

A - I think I'll watch this every day for the next 4 weeks before I go on 9th May. B - Couldn't you find a mirror or shop window to check your jacket collar before you started recording? 🤣

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

B: I KNOW!! .. I was horrified when i was editing but youre only the first to comment (after 4000+ views) so not to noticeable haha .. hopefully the content will be good enough to ignore the jacket lol :)

[@heythave]

@@NinjaMonkeyguyYou could have said it was to avoid the slight flapping wind sound on the microphone.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@heythave no need for excuses.. I believe in owning my mistakes and making it a learning point ;) but ye.. how did you know? 😅

[@arthurdanielles4784]

When I was in the far east - on a regular basis, I used to adopt the CARD system. You put on them the most common phrases etc and instead of trying to get them to understand you vocally.. just show them the relevant card! IT WORKED 90% of the time. ALSO stop thinking that you have to make full sentences etc KEEP your requests/queries SIMPLE! Can I have somefried chicken with rice ... NOO Please, fried chicken, rice.in THEIR language and that included certain symbols to make things short, sweet and SIMPLE. Most local people have short names for what they order on a regular basis NOT over CONVULUTED !!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

agree.. there's a difference between speaking and communicating

[@Chanamania]

Great video! Been following for years. One question for "2 people", which is correct pronunciation? I noticed you said "fu-tari" at 2:41. But before that you both pronounced it "sh-tari" and Google does that also. Please help. Thank you! Keep up the great videos and positive messages 👍

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

mmm considering my channel is not really language based I guess it's that they are both FU sounds but when said fast it can come across as SH sound? this is my best guess?

[@Chanamania]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy thanks!

[@SelcraigClimbs]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy ya, from my limited understanding when speaking at a normal/faster pace "う/u" vowels are often devoiced. Thus "FUtari" becomes "F' tari"

[@Chanamania]

@@SelcraigClimbs thank you very much!

[@Theslowtravellife]

Can someone explain further why Ichi can't be used if asking for one of something. Thanks.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

In Japanese, the reason you cannot always use the basic numeral counters like "ichi" (one), "ni" (two), "san" (three), etc., directly with nouns is due to the language's system of "counters" or "classifiers." These counters are suffixes used after the number to indicate the type of object being counted, and they provide context about the category to which the object belongs. Although I'm sure you would be understood, you normally wouldn't need to order more than 4 things so simply learning the first 4 counters goes a long way

[@ezrasanmiguel9472]

Diuuuuuuuuude I love oriental Pearl lol

[@ezrasanmiguel9472]

You’ll find out real fast lol

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

? She’s a great person :)

[@mmarrkasdfghjkl]

Goated video

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Wow thanks

[@orlandoperez2156]

Kansha mōshiagemasu. 🙏

[@himajinkazutaka98]

Challenges common to immigrants from all countries. It is natural to strictly abide by the laws, customs, and manners of a foreign country. When spending time in a foreign country, it is sometimes important to let go of your personal preferences and religious values. Please prepare a translation app for the language of your destination. Currently in Japan, troubles caused by Kurdish refugees have become a social problem. They are trying to impose their rules on Japan, just like the US government. If such things increase, we can only see a future in which strict restrictions and laws are imposed on refugees, immigrants, and travelers.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

interesting never knew anything about the Kurdish

[@TkyoSam]

This guy is bad ass 😂🎉. Based Alyssa 🎊

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Papa the dude himself

[@clarisakakimoto]

I just smile Oh my god it's not easy😅☺️

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

smiling really is a universal language

[@clarisakakimoto]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy yes actually June visit Japan just 10 days but 😅problem no idea how speak Japanese although my husband speak here language japanese my daughter know some but zero only I can do keep Smile even don't know only experience what's japan place is it☺️hope theres some japanese know speak English especially doing sales I hope so☺️🙏

[@sakan7150]

The word "domo" is somewhat lacking in politeness. It tends to be used primarily by older men. "Arigatou gozaimasu" or simply "arigatou" would be more appropriate expressions of gratitude.

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

it really does depend on the situation but yep

[@shpeen8835]

I don't hear it much anymore

[@mihi359]

Nah he is right, please pin a comment telling people not to say domo…its going to come off so bad in 99% of situations

[@axios101]

For restaurants is "kyou no osusume nan desu ka?" also good?

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

if you already learnt that then fine.. after all osusume is the key word there

[@axios101]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy The key point of the video is "terrific" in the meaning that points out the right "method": to be able to manage and make both yourself and the Japanese person somewhat at ease.... also showing the good will to learn some basic japanese is important!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

@@axios101 thanks so much :) ultimately if you can communicate your point you’ve succeeded right?

[@hex5452]

I have two questions. How do you say, "four people" in Japanese. And what do I say if I don't want a plastic bag at the 7-Eleven? Thanks!

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

三人 = san nin = 3 people 四人= yonin = 4 people 五人= go nin = 5 people

[@stephaniegrady8]

Kekko desu

[@geralt7144]

Understanding is not really the problem. It's the masks. They sound so muffled in the store they need to repeat the questions 😅

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

yea this can sometimes the the case good point :)

[@K.Keyumars]

Uh, so how do you say four people?

[@TheScratchingKiwi]

Isn't pointing at anything in Japan rude? [and we know we must not point and say 'Kore' for steamed buns!] I understood that 'kudasai' is viewed as childlike and 'adults say onegaishimasu', is that correct?

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

I think you need to also consider that as a tourist the fact you are making an effort is already a winner regardless of what you say. I've never heard that pointing is rude (unless you are pointing at a person)

[@nanayuki6299]

お店に入って、いきなり「2人」はないな。「2人です」ぐらい言った方がいいですよ。

[@towada1066]

how strange to be in Japan and not speak Japanese ... but still .. not even Japanese can understand Aomori dialect ...

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

strange how people still think this way

[@towada1066]

@@NinjaMonkeyguy hmmm,... at least one of my relatives wants all foreigners out of Japan ... though, to me, I think it was really nice that Donald Keene became a citizen and changed his name.

[@rodneychia2367]

I have a feeling the lung cancer reveal came out of nowhere and he didn't want it to be shared. Plus why do you always talk over your guest? Let her finish

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

It was planned and part of the reason for the video was to support a friend and hopefully get him more financial support

[@mtkaren]

Having a bad day? Settle down.

[@freshoutofass]

Thank you! Great video! 👍🏽

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Glad you liked it!

[@geeleemee4448]

I made some notes for the flight, lets see if it works LOL. Nan-mei-sama desu ka? (how many people?) 1 - hitori 2 - futari 3 - san nin Chotto matte kudasai (please wait a little). Daijoubu desu (it’s ok). Daijoubu desuka (is it ok?). Tennai de (eat in). Mochikaeri (take out). Rejibukuro irimsu ka? (do you want a plastic bag?) Rejibukuro ichimai onegaishimasu (1 plastic bag please). Kin’en (no smoking). Domo (thanks). Kore (this). Onegaishimasu (please) Kudasai Sumimasen (excuse me - sorry). Mou ippai (one more drink). Onegaishimasu (please). Doko desu ka (where is?). Eki (station). Toire (toilet). Toire wa Doko desu ka Okaike (bill). Onegaishimasu (please). X Osusume was arimasu ka? (do you have a recommendation?) Osusume (recommendation). Eigo ga wakarimasu ka? (Do you understand english?)

[@NinjaMonkeyguy]

Nice!