TOP 10 Japanese Phrases for Tourists at Japanese Convenience Stores

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Were you in trouble while traveling in Japan? If so, share your experience for tourists planning to come to 🇯🇵

[@AndrePrefontaine]

There are some useful phrases when paying for things. For example: 1. When using a credit card, they'll ask how many charges to divide the total amount into (I think). This isn't a concept in north america. 2. Most countries have credit cards with chips but I think most cards in the US still don't have those so what happens then. 3. What happens if my credit card pin fails. 4. What if they only accept cash. 5. Are there common phrases dealing with sales tax and getting a refund for tourists? I'm sure there are more scenarios dealing with this situation.

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Oh, they are so helpful for tourists! I'll try to make a vid about those things! Thanks for sharing!!

[@MarkTheDead]

Nagoya is where I'd like to visit first!

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Oh! Nagoya! Good place!! I've never been there, tho lol What made you interested in Nagoya?

[@MarkTheDead]

@@TakoAkiJapanese There's actually a few things, I have family that lives there so that's the easy answer. I also really want to try the food there, and I think the lights are so beautiful!

[@yuki.mi.]

This is so useful, ive been going around in convenience stores in japan for 5 months and paying without a word, one time they were asking the "fukuro owake shimasuka?" And shook my head no without a word and carried 7 bags of chips with my bare hands 💀💀💀💀

[@vicky121wicky3]

LOLLL, I know this is an old comment but I hope you are fluent with this now. 💀

[@yuki.mi.]

I STILL GET CONFUSED SOMETIMES 💀 BUT IVE LEARNED TO SAY FUKURO ONEGAISHIMASU WHEN I NEED IT

[@vicky121wicky3]

@@yuki.mi. WELL THAT’S GOOD 😭

[@Xaito]

I've been in Japan this year. First time visit. For anyone interested in going to Japan, I highly recommend a big emphasis on learning convenience store Japanese. Unless you're there on some kind of all inclusive trip, conbini are THE way to sustain yourself. They're really everywhere and their products are so good. You can get by just on english ans sign language, but being able to understand what the cashier want from you makes things that much more smooth. One thing to be said about this video though - they no longer assume you're going to need at least one bag - the bags nowadays cost a couple yen and they now usually ask one of these things depending on what you're trying to buy and whether you have visibly some kind of own bag/backpack on you: Do you want a bag? How many bags do you need? Do you want hot and cold things separated in their own bags?

[@autumnalgloom5360]

I "learned" Japanese 15 years ago from an aging Japanese linguist and while she was such a sweet lady I didn't retain a lot. It was very similar to how you learn Latin or other dead languages in school. All grammar and little practical knowledge. I wish channels like yours were around back then to compliment my studies. It would have helped so so much.

[@gon-chanlaura5155]

I remember the first time I hear "Irasshaimaseeeeeee" at the store, I thought they wete trying to kick me out 😂 Excellent video btdubs ☺️✨

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

haha😂 Don't run away, ゴンちゃん lol Thanks!

[@ejashare]

😆

[@shoonhtethtet4508]

Hahaa

[@samindiharshana8116]

Same here😂

[@sujanadangal6450]

😂😂😂

[@22borntobe82]

This video is SO USEFUL! Thanks a lot for making it.

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

I'm so glad to have your comment!! If you have any requests, please tell me!!😆

[@maachan711]

This video is so helpful and brings back so many memories of when I was in Japan and often went to the 7-11 or other コンビニ and greeted by the friendly staff. Thanks so much!!! Please make more of these helpful kinds of videos!! 😊

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you so much!! So glad to hear that!! I'll keep trying to make good vids👍

[@ninnach.4006]

Thank you so much for making this. When I was in Japan, I went to Konbini very often. I can guess what they wanted to say but couldn't catch them. Happy to see this video! ありがとうございます

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you for the comment!! I'm happy to hear that you liked it!! どういたしまして！他の動画もチェックしてみてね！Pls check other vids, too!

[@joelmulder]

What I’ve found is they have lots of ways of asking if you want a bag, but whatever they’re saying, it’s always if you want a bag. So 9/10 times you can just say yes or no (depending on what you want) to the first thing they ask you. Then just say you’d like to pay by card or suika, and that’s it.

[@elmerjrcubero294]

When I did visit japan, hand gestures works well. Yeah its true per experience not all staff speak clearly but I know because I am also slow in catching the spoken phrases. Now I can only catch 7/10 and sooner perfect 10. Your English is fast and accurate. Keep posting videos.

[@CotoLanguageAcademy]

Nice Vid Tako!

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you, Coto!!

[@bitflux2]

great lesson man, you break down for us the word with their subdivisons and their meaning, so it all makes sense

[@paulready8897]

I knew the first and last phrases. I usually nod when I hear them, and for the last one I repeat the phrase to the person. Very nice expiations.

[@Arkaneraven1]

Thanks for making this video. It's always nice to see small creators helping out the community.

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you for your comment!! I hope it's helpful😁

[@gatedancer17]

Very helpful video. When I'm in Japan and I go to a coffee shop like Starbucks and get a cinnamon rolI or other pastry, I'll hear that phrase 'atatamemasu ka?' (あたためます か？) every time. I heard it every day. I usually respond 'sonomamadaijobu' ('そのままだいじょぶ’)? They understand, but I was never sure if it sounded dumb or not.

[@Val-g6u]

Thank you for this video. I need to learn these words before the trip 😊

[@Kenitso]

Very well done. Please continue - perhaps one for tourists visiting a restaurant.

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you so much for your suggestion!! I'll think about it!

[@pinoyakosajapan]

Wow! That’s what I needed to hear!!😀

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you!! If you have any requests, pls lmk!!

[@jeibeanz]

This was super helpful!! Thank you for this awesome video!

[@AymanSully]

Super helpul, thanks for all the tips! By the way, I think you mean "staff" and not "stuff", as in people who work in the store.

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Omg lol Thanks! I misspelled it lol

[@alhizavirgo6026]

starting a job on convenience store next week , thank you for information it is such a great help :)

[@LiterallyJustAnActualPotato]

THIS WAS FANTASTIC!! Thank you so much!!

[@hanon303]

Thanks for the video. I'm in Japan in October and November. I understand simple conversations, but restaurant, hotel and such dialogues I have to practice. I'm so nervous before the first visit xD

[@RalphDaphene]

the way you talk is exactly the way I heard when I was buying at the konbini. Gosh I know what to answer but they just talked too fast. glad i found this for my practice... domo arigato gozaimasu :)

[@stephaniegrady8]

Thank you for information us. I’m going to Osaka 🙌

[@lispenardstreet]

Your videos are sooo helpful, ありがとうございました! :)

[@TingBie]

Excellent teaching! Thank you!

[@aliefaasyifa1671]

This is very helpful!

[@tiffanyhp7]

Hahaha love the face at the end 😂💕

[@DubuDubu]

Good content! As someone that just moved to tokyo is great that you go into greater detail like the Atatame and Hashi parts that most other videos don't cover.

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thanks! It'd be great if it could help you!!

[@waratarinpinparitkul2989]

I really like you video, very helpful and informative. Thank you very much

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you!! Your comment gives me a lot of energy💪💪

[@Doro_Tea]

Thank you for this video! Very informative ~ :)

[@jmanok]

Thank you for this. Helps with the blank look on my face in the check out line

[@thomasbenjaminroca8900]

This is super helpful!! Thank you for this video!

[@nobodybutme2698]

It’s getting difficult in japan now!! Everything is by machine n yourself when is paid to cashier 🤣 keep up the good work n thanks for the video.

[@VioletnIndigo]

Aww, so cute and so sweet. I spent a year studying abroad in the Kansai region and I loved it. I study Japanese for my major. 関西最高！

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you, Kansai Lover!! 関西最高！！

[@H.pylori]

Thank you!

[@adhinolifu]

Thank you very mush.its cute but added all of necessary things.

[@carveysyable]

ありがとうございました. Pls upload more educational videos like this. おつかれさまでした!

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

ありがとう！ I will upload such vids!! Do you have any requests?

[@carveysyable]

Yes, would you mind teaching us how to use japanese particles に, は, の , and all those other particles properly in a sentence, おねがいします.

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Of course not! Okay! I'll think about what I can do!! I really appreciate your suggestion!!

[@carveysyable]

ありがとう

[@fillet_fish9511]

After watching this, I was ready and went to a japanese seven eleven, went into panic mode, and only able to say “HAI” 2 times.

[@joekanitz1660]

That’s all you need, got my food heated and got chop sticks and paidddd

[@RajuAhmed-jd9mq]

thanks brother...it was very helpful....

[@sashiranjankushwaha3007]

Very helpful ♥️from 🇳🇵

[@anitaostos3842]

Wooow... Nice explanation 😍

[@MaHennessy]

I will be moving to Japan next month and am grateful for this video! I will be watching more! Thanks!

[@chiefjudge8456]

I'm sorry to hear that. Japan is a terrible place to live.

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you!! I'll try to make better vids!! So, keep following me!! And, hope you'll have great time in Japan!!

[@MaHennessy]

@@chiefjudge8456 I'm sorry you feel that way!

[@sadiazia1236]

Well done thanks 🙏 you

[@leongarcia8089]

The best tutorial

[@stevenreynolds8793]

Great!

[@SquallPM]

Thanks for this lessons ^^. I Think the Number with the Bag is now realy important. The bags in the convinion stores cost something now and the question will probably be standard now, right?

[@abdekmabdi2204]

Hi, I am actually living in Japan for my studies, and I am wondering if it is ok to say greetings like good morning, good afternoon, or good evening before paying the bill. Thank you

[@memoirelointaine7773]

I have a question, which dialect should a beginner learn? Actually I started with the kanto- ben. I think that I like the Kansai- ben a lot. But I am turning things bad by confusing between the two. That's why I need a suggestion.

[@earbychan9384]

Thank you 😊🙏🏻

[@Nora-ox3jn]

As a beginner in Japanese these are GREAT!! thanks so much.

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you for the comment!! Pls check other vids, too!!

[@fearlessfoxfilms]

Sooooooooooooooooooo cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Breathe989]

ありがとうございました。

[@サラ-c5h]

How am I suppose to memorize and learn them 😱😭😬 Ok you will help me and really really thank you 😘😍😔🥺🤩

[@supernovan]

I used to get quite lot of Japanese tourists when I worked in Central London, so I'd be the one asking ポイントカードありますか。(yes we had to persuade everyone to get a card, even people leaving the next morning. KPIs amirite. I learned the whole spiel in Japanese 「こちらのポイントカードありますと、次の買い物は15%割引きでございます」 ugh) Which after watching your video, I feel like I definitely sounded very curt compared to the correct way to say it!

[@ytbagas4539]

Very helpful. Be nice at japaneese eventhough you are not japanese

[@gitadhakal2838]

thank you

[@ariko.leo158]

very NICE.... Like.....👍👍👍👍💖💖

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you!!😁

[@d42]

do you manually create your subtiles for you videos or do you use some software to create it automatically?

[@notes_at_dusk]

Rush Hour 3って聞いたら爆笑してしまいました

[@NiceKobudo]

ありがとう😊

[@slamdunk406]

ありがとう ございます! すごい の び で お!

[@DaeberethwenArbenlow]

This was cute

[@Suhan1130]

Wow

[@nekocat3999]

Arigatou gozaimashita.

[@riceballhero]

日本人高校生です どのようにスラスラ話せるようになりますか？ 文を頭の中で作るのが苦手です……😭

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

日本語→英語 みたいな英語の話し方には限界があるから 話したい内容→英語 に考え方変えた方が良いと思う！ スラスラ話せるようになるためには、そのワードもしくはフレーズを何回使ったか？っていう経験がすごく大事だから、新しいフレーズ、単語をとにかく使いまくるってことが大事！😎

[@toniiah]

Nice. Very useful. Wonder if I'm the only one who thinks Japanese is a sexy language ...

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

I've never seen it that way 😂 Can I ask you how sexy it is?

[@toniiah]

@@TakoAkiJapanese English speakers usually say Spanish and French are the sexiest languages. Because some Japanese women speak in higher pitches than western ears are used to (at rapid speed), maybe it's not considered as sexy but Japanese male voices are ... in my opinion😆

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

I see! Okay, from now on, I consider Japanese as sexy😎

[@toniiah]

@@TakoAkiJapanese lol, it is ... especially when spoken by イケメン like yourself 😜

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

toniiah Ohh 😂 Thank you 🤣

[@colmcorbec7031]

I will probably start an armed conflict next time I get into a convenient store xD

[@rno5087]

Takoaki, why are you no longer marking your so funny videos. We miss them.

[@Chuulip]

Very nice! Finally I know how to avoid the 3million plastic bags I get here! I have a question. So, they tell me the price, I pay the money, they give me the receipt (and return money). As I take my items, money and receipt, what do I say? Is ありがとう too casual? And どうも? Is ありがとうございました too polite? Every day I struggle with this, haha. Not saying anything or just bowing seems to be too rude to me? thanks a lot!

[@TakoAkiJapanese]

Thank you for your comment!! I think if you say "ありがとうございます", I'm sure you can make the staff happy 😊 "ありがとう" is always nice😊

[@omkarnaik966]

You are so good looking! Hansamu desu! From india 👍

[@cjustinlim2103]

I used 袋いらないです and お箸いらないですwhen I was in Japan. Was that kind of rude? Lol

[@tonyko3029]

You speak too fast for me Mr. TakoAki but it is helpful anyway.

[@kchan2013]

🎁👍

[@richardgutierrez7115]

i feel a little bit pressure because he talks so fast, thats why i cant follow the pronunciation, i know that theres a caption but is still need how he says ita thats why i keep rewinding, so a little tip from the viewer is take your time explaining, dont rush it.