Japanese (Nihonjin) Remedial Massage
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A Little Japanese
Here are a few important words and phrases that you might find very useful if you ever go travelling in Japan. Phrases to use when purchasing something from a shop, ordering food at a restaurnt or meeting a stranger in a public place.
You would not try to introduce yourself to a shop keeper the first time you buy a sandwich, would you?
So here are key words, the most important four phrases when you go to Japan. Practical phrases to use when doing business in a shop or restaurant when you are thirsty or hungry.
You would not try to introduce yourself to a shop keeper the first time you buy a sandwich, would you?
So here are key words, the most important four phrases when you go to Japan. Practical phrases to use when doing business in a shop or restaurant when you are thirsty or hungry.
| Konnichiwa | Hello |
|
Sumimasen |
Excuse me (can also mean 'thank you') |
| Kore kudasai | Can I have this? |
| Arigato | Thank you |
| Kitte utte masu ka? | Do you have/sell stamps? |
| Oishi! | Delicious! |
| Mizu kudasai | Could I have a glass of water? |
| Gochiso sama | Thanks for the meal |
| Gomen nasai | I am sorry (Japanese use it a lot) |
| xxx iki masuka? | Are you(bus/train)going to xxx ? |
| Mo ichi do? | Say that again, please. |
| Ohayo!(+gozaimasu) | Good morning |
| xxx docchi desu ka? | Which one is xxx? |
| xxx doko desu ka? | Where is xxx? |
| Kon ban wa | Good evening |
| xxx tomari masu ka? | Are you(train/bus) going to stop at xxx? |
| Dozo | Please, this way. |
| Suteki desu | That is wonderful. |
| Kirei desu | They are(It is) beautiful. |
| Yokatta | It was good! |
| Sugokatta | It was great/fantastic! |
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