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Japanese · 日本語

Travel phrases in Japanese

Useful phrases for streets, stations, prices, and help.

where is the bathroom

polite

トイレはどこですか

Toire wa doko desu ka

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

how much is this

polite

これはいくらですか

Kore wa ikura desu ka

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

too expensive

polite

高すぎます

Takasugimasu

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

can you help me

polite

手伝ってもらえますか

Tetsudatte moraemasu ka

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

i don't understand

polite

わかりません

Wakarimasen

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

do you speak english

polite

英語を話せますか

Eigo o hanasemasu ka

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

where is the station

polite

駅はどこですか

Eki wa doko desu ka

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

can i pay by card

polite

カードで払えますか

Kaado de haraemasu ka

Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.