Today, we’ll go over some phrases used for apologizing. Being able to apologize in Japanese will make a much better impression if and when you accidentally step on someone’s shoes! Why would that happen? Tune in to find out! And to learn more about Japanese customs and phrases, be sure to comb through SurvivalPhrases.com and leave us a post!
]]>Today, we’ll go over “Can you say it again?” and “Please speak slowly,” so that you can beef up your listening comprehension skills while in Japan. Like with any other language, the more you listen to Japanese, the more you’ll pick up. So take advantage of the full exposure you’ll have to Japanese and access to native Japanese speakers. And be sure to comb through SurvivalPhrases.com before setting out on your trip to Japan. When you do, be sure to leave us a post!
]]>Today, we’ll cover the phrase, “Can you speak English?” Using this phrase — as opposed to suddenly speaking English — is important for many reasons. If the party you’re speaking to doesn’t understand English, at least they’ll know what you’re asking. And, they’ll respect your effort to learn even a little bit of their language. To learn more about Japanese customs and phrases, be sure to comb through SurvivalPhrases.com.
]]>Today, we’ll learn “I’m sorry. I don’t understand” for when the Japanese is coming at you fast and furious or the content is too much to handle. Tune in to learn how to say this in a polite way, so that it doesn’t sound too abrupt. To learn more about Japanese customs and phrases, be sure to comb through SurvivalPhrases.com before setting out on your trip to Japan.
]]>Today, we’ll cover an extremely important phrase, “Where is the bathroom?” You could have serious bladder problems if you don’t memorize this sentence, so be sure to tune in! And you won’t regret using this phrase because Japan has many clean, functional bathrooms in public areas. To learn more about Japanese customs and phrases, comb through SurvivalPhrases.com. And when you do, leave us a post!
]]>Now that we’ve covered basic greetings, we’ll go over saying “Goodbye.” When you greet someone or say “Goodbye” in Japanese, remember to always bow. It can be a simple nod or a deep bending by the waist. Either way, bowing will improve your impression. To learn more about Japanese customs and phrases, be sure to comb through SurvivalPhrases.com!
]]>Today, we’ll go over some basic greetings for the appropriate time of the day. Like many other languages, Japanese has a separate greeting for the morning, afternoon and evening. Let’s cover all of them today. To learn more about Japanese customs and phrases, be sure to comb through SurvivalPhrases.com before setting out on your trip to Japan. And when you do, be sure to leave us a post!
]]>Today’s phrase will help you take matters into your own hands! By learning how to say “This please,” you can ask for something at a store or ask someone to do something for you. This is also sufficient for ordering food at a restaurant! To learn more about Japanese customs and phrases, be sure to comb through SurvivalPhrases.com before setting out on your trip to Japan. And when you do, be sure to leave us a post!
]]>Today, we’ll go over the term “You’re Welcome.” Now, this might seem like a simple phrase, but there are various ways to say it depending on the situation and politeness level. So we’ll take a whole lesson on these phrases and go over some customs as well. To learn more about Japanese customs and phrases, be sure to comb through SurvivalPhrases.com. And when you do, be sure to leave us a post!
]]>Today, we’ll go over some basics. Wherever your destination maybe, manners are a must! And in this respect, Japan is no different. So in our very first lesson, we’ll be taking a look at “Thank you” — a phrase there is no excuse not to bring with you to Japan. Again, I’ll stress this over and over, a little a bit of the language can go such a long way! So be sure to stop by SurvivalPhrases.com before setting out on your trip to Japan, and when you do, be sure to leave us a post!
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