00:00Hi everyone in the world!
00:01YAHO MINNA MOTU SENSEI DESU!
00:04Running a trip to Japan soon?
00:06Japan is an incredible place!
00:09But navigating daily life without knowing any Japanese can feel a bit intimidating!
00:15Don't worry!
00:16You don't need to be fluent to have a smooth and unforgettable trip!
00:20In this video, I'm going to share 10 survival Japanese phrases
00:25that will help you order food, ask for help, shop, and travel with confidence!
00:31And make sure you stick around until the very end
00:34because we're going to do a fun output training session
00:38where you can practice speaking these phrases out loud!
00:43So, are you guys ready? Let's get started!
00:46HAJIMEYO!
00:51Number 1
00:53SUMIMASEN
00:54Repeat!
00:56SUMIMASEN
00:58If you only remember one word from this video, make it this one!
01:04SUMIMASEN
01:05It's the ultimate magic word in Japan!
01:07You can use it to say EXCUSE ME when calling a waiter,
01:11sorry when you accidentally bump into someone,
01:14or even thank you when someone holds the door for you!
01:18It shows politeness in almost any situation!
01:22Number 2
01:23Arigatou gozaimasu
01:26Repeat!
01:27Arigatou gozaimasu
01:31To express gratitude, say Arigatou gozaimasu
01:35Don't pronounce like Arigato
01:38So, repeat!
01:39Arigatou gozaimasu
01:44That's right!
01:44You'll use this at restaurants, hotels, convenience stores,
01:49or when someone gives you directions!
01:51Saying just Arigatou is fine with friends,
01:55but adding gozaimasu makes it polite and respectful to locals!
02:02Number 3
02:03Kore kudasai
02:05Repeat!
02:07Kore kudasai
02:10When you're at a restaurant or shop,
02:12simply point at an item on a menu or shelf and say
02:17Kore kudasai
02:19Kore means this
02:21and kudasai means please or please give me
02:25Pointing and say kore kudasai will get you foods and souvenirs effortlessly!
02:32Number 4
02:33Number 4
02:35Something
02:35wa doko desu ka?
02:37Repeat!
02:38Wa doko desu ka?
02:43Need to find something?
02:45Just put the place name before wa doko desu ka?
02:49For example
02:50Toire wa doko desu ka?
02:53Repeat!
02:54Toire wa doko desu ka?
02:58Keep repeating after me!
03:00Eki wa doko desu ka?
03:06Fami ma wa doko desu ka?
03:11Save this one for when you get lost!
03:15Hey!
03:16Everyone actually saying it out loud?
03:18One of the most effective way to remember new vocabulary is to actually use it!
03:24Especially through output and shadowing!
03:27If you want to start shadowing but you're not sure what to use, I really recommend Lingopi!
03:34It's actually what I'm using to study English!
03:37Lingopi is a streaming platform where you can watch real TV shows and movies in your target language!
03:43And honestly, I think that's what makes it so useful!
03:47You're not just memorizing textbook phrases, you're hearing how people actually talk in real life!
03:53And the best part?
03:54It doesn't really feel like studying!
03:57You can watch shows you actually enjoy while at the same time you're getting tons of real language input!
04:04They have double subtitles and the subtitles are interactive!
04:08So if you hear a word or phrase you don't know, you can just click on it to see what
04:14it means, hear the pronunciation, and even save it as a flashcard!
04:18That means you don't have to pause the show every 5 seconds and start googling things!
04:24For example, if you're watching a Japanese show like this, you can just click on it, see what it means,
04:30hear how it's pronounced, and keep watching!
04:33It's also really good for shadowing because Lingopi has tools specifically designed to make it easier!
04:40You can slow down or speed up the video, and you can even set it to automatically pause at the
04:47end of each sentence!
04:49I love that feature because you can listen to a sentence, pause, and then immediately shadow it without having to
04:56constantly reach for the pause font!
04:59So, you're getting pronunciation practice, listening practice, and speaking practice!
05:05Honestly, that's kind of the dream!
05:07You get to have fun watching the show and improve Japanese at the same time!
05:12So, if you've been thinking, I want to start shadowing, but I don't know what to use, I would definitely
05:18give Lingopi a try!
05:20I'll drop the link below if you want to check it out!
05:23Lingopi offers 16 languages and that they are currently offering 73% off along with the 7 days free trial!
05:32Now, let's go back to the survival phrases!
05:35Remember, say it out loud!
05:38Number 5
05:39Ikura desu ka?
05:44Shopping at the local market or store without price tags, point to an item and say ikura desu ka?
05:52The shopkeeper will tell you a price or show it to you on a calculator!
05:57Number 6
05:59Eigo ga hanasemasu ka?
06:05If a situation gets too complicated, ask politely, Eigo ga hanasemasu ka?
06:12Eigo means English.
06:15Even if they don't speak fluent English, vocal will appreciate that you politely ask in Japanese first and will do
06:22their best to help you.
06:24Also, if you want an English menu, just say Eigo menu wa arimasu ka?
06:32Number 7
06:34Daijoubu desu!
06:38This is a super useful phrase!
06:40At a convenience store, when the cashier asks if you need a plastic bag or receipt, you can wave your
06:46hand gently and say daijoubu desu!
06:49To mean, no thank you, I'm good!
06:53Number 8
06:55Okaikei wo onegai shimasu!
07:01When you finish your meal at a restaurant, cross your index fingers to make an X and say okaikei wo
07:08onegai shimasu!
07:10This signals to the staff that you are ready for the bill!
07:15Number 9
07:16Oishii desu!
07:20Japan's food culture is amazing!
07:23While eating or after you're finishing your meal, smile at the chef or server and say oishii desu!
07:31It's guaranteed to put a huge smile on their face!
07:36Number 10
07:37Tetsudatte kudasai!
07:41If you need a helping hand, like carrying heavy luggage, finding something on a high shelf, or taking photo, say
07:49tetsudatte kudasai!
07:52By the way, tasukete kudasai also means help me, but it's more like serious emergencies.
08:01Tetsudatte kudasai is a polite, everyday way to ask someone around you for a quick favor or assistance.
08:09Awesome job!
08:11Now, it's time for our Oka training!
08:14You have the 3 seconds to say the correct Japanese phrase out loud before I show you the answer.
08:21Ready? Let's practice!
08:24Question 1
08:25Question 1
08:25You bumped into someone on a crowded train. What do you say?
08:33Great! Repeat after me!
08:36Sumimasen
08:39Question 2
08:40You wanna ask where the restroom is?
08:46Perfect! Say it again!
08:54Question 3
08:55You want to order a bowl of ramen by pointing at the menu.
09:02Nice! Repeat!
09:03Kore kudasai!
09:08Question 4
09:09The cashier asks if you want a plastic bag, but you don't need one.
09:17That's right! Repeat!
09:19Daijoubu desu!
09:24Question 5
09:25When you finish your meal at the restaurant, cross your index fingers and say...
09:30Question 5
09:32Question 5
09:35Asan! Okaikei wo onegaishimasu!
09:43Otsukaresama deshita!
09:44How was it? Let me show your scores in the comments below!
09:47And thank you for watching to the end!
09:49Don't forget to subscribe and push like button!
09:52And see you guys in the next video!
09:54Have a wonderful trip to Japan!
09:56Mata ne!
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