Japanese greetings and introductions
Greet someone politely and give your name when you meet for the first time. Read examples and try the explained exercises.
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Japanese for everyday situations
Prepare for conversations in shops, at stations, at appointments and in daily life.
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Japanese for everyday situations
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Ordering coffee in Japanese
Order a drink, specify a preference and say whether you will take it away. Read examples and try the explained exercises.
Read and practiseAsking directions in Japanese
Ask where a station is and understand a simple direction. Read examples and try the explained exercises.
Read and practiseAsking a price in Japanese
Ask a shop assistant the price of an item and check how you can pay. Read examples and try the explained exercises.
Read and practiseAsking someone to repeat in Japanese
Ask someone to repeat or clarify what you did not catch. Read examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseIntroducing yourself in Japanese
Introduce your name, hometown and current home in a first meeting. Read examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseMeeting a neighbour in Japanese
Greet a neighbour and ask a simple question about your new home. Read examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseOrdering a meal in Japanese
Ask for the menu, order a dish and request the bill politely. Read examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseAt a Japanese convenience-store checkout
Respond to a bag question, request heating and ask for a receipt. Read examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseBuying a train ticket in Japanese
Ask for a ticket, specify one way or return and check the platform. Read examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseAsking the time and opening hours in Japanese
Ask the time and find out when a shop opens and closes. Read examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseAsking for help in Japanese
Explain that you need help, make a specific request and thank someone. Read examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseAsking questions in a Japanese classroom
Get a teacherโs attention and ask about a word or instruction. Read examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseTalking about a daily routine in Japanese
Describe everyday activities and ask when someone goes to bed. Read examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseTalking about likes and dislikes in Japanese
Ask about preferences and say what you like or do not like. Read examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseTalking about family in Japanese
Introduce your family, count its members and ask politely about someone else's mother. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseTalking about today's weather in Japanese
Make weather small talk, ask about rain and say you will take an umbrella. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseAgreeing on a meeting place in Japanese
Suggest a place and time to meet, and confirm which station exit you mean. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseInviting a friend in Japanese
Invite someone to see a film, suggest a time and respond tactfully if a day does not work. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseGiving an address and phone number in Japanese
Ask for an address or phone number, give sample details and request repetition politely. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseChecking in at a hotel in Japanese
Say you have a reservation, confirm the number of nights and ask when breakfast starts. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseAsking where a bus goes in Japanese
Check whether a bus goes to a destination and ask which numbered bus to take. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseAsking for a different size in Japanese
Ask for a larger or smaller clothing size and request permission to try it on. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseExplaining a food allergy in Japanese
State a food allergy, ask about an ingredient and check whether cooking tools are shared. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseReading a restaurant menu in Japanese
Identify a set meal and its sides, check the price and ask what is included. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseAsking about cash or card in Japanese
Ask whether a shop accepts cards or cash, state your payment choice and request a receipt. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseOrdering takeaway food in Japanese
Ask for food to take away, specify the quantity and request a bag. Read natural examples and practise with explained answers.
Read and practiseApologising for a small mistake in Japanese
Learn to apologise for a small mistake and say how you will put it right. Explore natural examples and exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseRescheduling an appointment in Japanese
Ask to move an appointment, suggest another time and confirm the agreement. Explore natural examples and exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseExplaining that you are running late in Japanese
Tell someone you will be late, give an estimate and keep them informed. Explore natural examples and exercises with explained answers.
Read and practiseFinding a station platform in Japanese
Ask which platform your train leaves from, follow directions and confirm the destination with practical Japanese examples and exercises.
Read and practiseExplaining a missed train in Japanese
Explain that you missed a train, say when the next one leaves and give an estimated arrival time in a polite Japanese message.
Read and practiseReporting lost property in Japanese
Describe a lost item, say where and when you last had it, and ask staff for help with practical Japanese examples and exercises.
Read and practiseAsk a pharmacist about Japanese labels
Ask what a Japanese medicine label means, when to take a product and whether an ingredient is included, with practice and explained answers.
Read and practiseMaking a clinic appointment in Japanese
Learn to request a clinic appointment, describe a symptom and confirm the proposed time in a polite Japanese exchange.
Read and practiseDescribing symptoms to a clinician in Japanese
Explain pain, fever and other symptoms at a Japanese clinic, say when they began and practise answering with clear examples.
Read and practiseReporting a household repair in Japanese
Explain a leaking tap, request a repair and arrange a visit in polite Japanese, with examples and practice answers.
Read and practiseArrange a delivery window in Japanese
Ask for a delivery window, say when you are home and request redelivery with polite Japanese phrases and explained practice.
Read and practiseCollecting a parcel in Japanese
Learn to collect a parcel in Japanese, show a missed-delivery notice and respond to requests for your name, ID and signature.
Read and practiseReturning a purchase in Japanese
Ask a shop about returning a purchase, explain a problem and practise requests for a receipt or an exchange in Japanese.
Read and practiseMaking a bank appointment in Japanese
Ask for a bank appointment in Japanese, suggest a time, confirm the booking and find out what to bring, with practical examples and exercises.
Read and practiseAsking about a city-office form in Japanese
Ask what to write on a city-office form, check how to enter your name and find out where to submit it with practical examples and exercises.
Read and practiseAsking for a library card in Japanese
Ask for a library card, check what documents you need and understand a form at the counter with examples and explained practice.
Read and practiseRenting a bicycle in Japanese
Ask to rent a bicycle, check the daily price and return time, and learn how to ask about a helmet and lock.
Read and practiseConfirming a landmark on a route in Japanese
Check a bridge and its position on the way to a station, then repeat the turn back with natural Japanese examples and practice.
Read and practiseDeclining an invitation in Japanese
Learn to decline a social invitation politely in Japanese, explain a conflict and suggest another day with examples and practice.
Read and practiseVisiting someoneโs home in Japanese
Learn what to say when entering a Japanese home, offering a small gift and taking your leave, with examples and practice.
Read and practiseSending a parcel at a Japanese post office
Learn to send a parcel in Japanese: name the destination and contents, ask the postage and understand a request to write an address.
Read and practiseClarifying a message on the phone in Japanese
Ask someone to repeat a phone message, confirm its time and place, and practise passing it on with explained answers.
Read and practiseUnderstanding a train delay in Japanese
Understand a train delay announcement, ask when service may resume and check another route with useful Japanese phrases and practice.
Read and practiseExplaining clothing fit in Japanese
Describe a garmentโs fit, ask for another size and practise useful Japanese expressions with examples and explained answers.
Read and practiseMaking a restaurant reservation in Japanese
Learn to reserve a table in Japanese, give the date, time and party size, and confirm the details with practical exercises.
Read and practiseAsking about ingredients in Japanese
Ask what a dish contains, check a particular ingredient and practise a polite exchange with restaurant staff.
Read and practiseAsking about rubbish sorting in Japanese
Learn to ask how to sort household rubbish, prepare a bottle and find the collection day, with practical examples and explained answers.
Read and practiseCancelling an appointment in Japanese
Learn to cancel a Japanese appointment politely, identify your booking and ask for another day, with examples and explained practice.
Read and practiseQuestions when viewing a home in Japanese
Ask about rent, fees, pets and moving in when viewing a home in Japanese, with examples and explained practice.
Read and practiseAsking about a school notice
Ask about a Japanese school notice, confirm a submission deadline and find out what to bring, with examples and practice.
Read and practiseAsking about a local event in Japanese
Ask when and where a neighbourhood festival takes place, what time it starts and whether you need to register, with practice and explanations.
Read and practiseQuestioning an incorrect bill in Japanese
Learn to query a restaurant bill politely, point out a duplicate item and ask for a recalculation, with practice and explained answers.
Read and practiseTalking to a neighbour about noise
Explain when noise is disturbing you and politely ask a neighbour to lower the volume, with Japanese examples and practice.
Read and practiseReporting a lost bank card in Japanese
Learn to report a missing bank card, request a suspension and ask about replacement in a polite Japanese conversation.
Read and practiseFollowing up on a repair in Japanese
Ask about an unfinished repair, check the expected completion date and request an update with polite Japanese expressions.
Read and practiseA failed delivery in Japanese
Explain a missed parcel delivery, identify the shipment and politely arrange another attempt with practical Japanese examples and exercises.
Read and practiseAsking about a refund policy in Japanese
Ask a shop about returns, deadlines and receipts in polite Japanese, then practise understanding the difference between an exchange and a refund.
Read and practiseAsking for an interpreter at a Japanese clinic
Learn to request a medical interpreter, name your language and check arrangements at a clinic, with examples and explained practice.
Read and practiseClarifying registration instructions in Japanese
Ask an office to explain registration steps, required documents and deadlines, then confirm your understanding with practical Japanese examples.
Read and practiseCancelling a subscription in Japanese
Ask to cancel a service in Japanese, check the effective date and fees, and request written confirmation with practical exercises.
Read and practiseChanging a travel booking in Japanese
Learn to change a hotel reservation in Japanese, ask about availability and extra charges, and confirm the updated details.
Read and practiseMaking a complaint and proposing a solution in Japanese
Explain a problem with an order and politely suggest an exchange or refund, with practical Japanese examples and exercises.
Read and practiseAsk about local volunteering in Japanese
Learn to ask about a local volunteer activity, eligibility, registration and what to bring, with practical examples and explained exercises.
Read and practiseClarifying rental terms in Japanese
Ask a landlord about rent, pets, notice and repairs in Japanese, and practise confirming the terms before signing.
Read and practiseExplaining a missed train connection in Japanese
Explain a delayed train and missed connection to station staff, then ask about the next departure, ticket validity and reservation changes.
Read and practiseContributing to a community meeting in Japanese
Learn to ask for the floor, propose an idea and discuss concerns at a community meeting in Japanese, with examples and practice.
Read and practiseAsking a question at a public consultation
Learn to ask about a public proposal in Japanese, request clarification and check how residentsโ comments will be handled.
Read and practiseEscalating an unresolved service problem in Japanese
Explain an unresolved service problem in Japanese, refer to an earlier inquiry and politely ask for a response or escalation.
Read and practiseDiscussing a school concern in Japanese
Learn to raise a concern about your child, ask a teacher what they have observed and agree on a follow-up in polite Japanese.
Read and practiseNegotiating a housing repair in Japanese
Explain a leak to your landlord, request an inspection and agree on a repair time with polite Japanese phrases and practice.
Read and practisePlanning a local event in Japanese
Discuss a local event with a committee: propose a venue, consider the budget, assign publicity and agree on a backup plan.
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