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Japanese phrase cards for your Japan trip
Pick a situation. Open a card. Show the Japanese text—your conversation starts here.
15 everyday phrases for travel, meals and stays. Show the Japanese text to staff; English meanings help you choose the right card.
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15 phrase cards · Choose a conversation below
Asking for directions
Point to your destination on a map.
ここへは、どう行けばいいですか。
How do I get to this place?
Checking the platform
Show your destination separately and confirm the station staff’s answer.
この駅へ行くには、このホームで合っていますか。
Is this the right platform for this station?
Buying a ticket
Ask station staff where to buy tickets. Confirm the fare and payment method separately.
きっぷはどこで買えますか。
Where can I buy a ticket?
Asking for a menu
Ask a member of staff, for example after you have been seated.
メニューを見せていただけますか。
Could I see the menu, please?
Ordering food
Point to the item you want. Say the quantity separately if you want more than one.
これを一つお願いします。
One of these, please.
Asking for the bill
Use after your meal. Follow the restaurant’s instructions on where to pay.
お会計をお願いします。
The bill, please.
Asking about takeaway
Check before ordering whether takeaway is available.
これは持ち帰りできますか。
Can I order this to take away?
Confirming a reservation
Show your booking directly to reception. Do not enter booking details on this site.
予約しています。確認をお願いできますか。
I have a reservation. Could you check it, please?
Leaving your luggage
Confirm availability, charges and collection time separately.
荷物を預けることはできますか。
Could I leave my luggage here?
Checking the check-in time
Ask your accommodation. This phrase does not guarantee early access to your room.
チェックインは何時からできますか。
What time does check-in start?
Using Wi-Fi
Get connection instructions directly from staff. Do not send credentials to this site.
Wi-Fi の利用方法を教えていただけますか。
Could you tell me how to use the Wi-Fi?
Finding a locker
This asks about the location. Check the size and availability when you arrive.
荷物を入れられるロッカーは近くにありますか。
Are there luggage lockers nearby?
Checking facility rules
Ask before using an unfamiliar facility, such as a public bath.
利用するときの決まりを教えていただけますか。
Could you explain the rules for using this facility?
Finding the queue
Ask a staff member where to line up.
どこに並べばいいですか。
Where should I queue?
Asking someone to slow down
Use when you find speech difficult to follow. This does not replace an interpreter.
もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Could you speak a little more slowly, please?