Phrase List
Phrase translation lists are common, but most of them are phrases that you would never use during travel. (Especially since you can often get by with speaking English.)
This one is a practical and useful one that you would most likely actually get use out of, and includes important alert words.
[link, communication, Japanese, JT]
Originally shared by Terry Wallwork
Konnichiwa,
Thinking of traveling to Japan? If so, you don’t have much to worry about as Japan is generally a safe country and has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
That said, if you’ve just booked a trip to Japan and don’t know any Japanese words, it doesn’t hurt to learn some Japanese sentences before you go.
This list of 7 sentences below will get you through a variety of situations and problems. Two things to keep in mind before we proceed further:
The first thing and also the top priority is to learn how to deal with emergency situations. If you’re traveling to Japan, you’re going to want to know words that have to do with emergency situations.
Japanese is the only official language in Japan. Outside of major cities like Tokyo and Osaka, most Japanese people struggle with English. You don’t want to be caught off guard in a foreign country.
If you’re in trouble, you need to be able to ask for some help in Japanese.
The second thing is to always remember to remain polite, no matter what happens. Japan is one of the most face- and hierarchy- conscious country in the world.
It’s important to show the right level of respect and to be polite and diplomatic at all times. You don’t want to piss people off when you’re in their country, especially not while you are in Japan.
Even if you have limited time to pick up basic Japanese before your trip, these sentences below will get you quite far.
1. Tasukete! (助けて・たすけて) = HELP!
Just yell this to get attention and to get someone to come to your aid.
2. Yamete! (やめて) = Stop it!
This is what you’d want to say if somebody is giving you trouble or messing with you and you want them to stop.
3. Keisatsu o yonde! (警察を呼んで・けいさつをよんで) = Call the police!
If something really bad happens, these are the guys you’re going to want to ask for. You can yell this to get passers-by to call the police.
4. Abunai (危ない・あぶない) = Dangerous.
If you see this on signs, you should avoid going near the signage area. If someone says “abunai” to you, you should probably watch your step.
5. Arigatou gozaimasu (ありがとうございます) = Thank you.
If someone lends you a helping hand when you’re in a sticky situation, you can and should say this to thank him for his help.
6. Sumimasen (すみません) = Excuse me or Sorry.
If you bump into people on a crowded street, you can say this to excuse yourself. You can also say this to apologize when you do something wrong or cause someone trouble.
7. Daijoubu (大丈夫・だいじょうぶ) = Okay or Alright.
If someone gets you out of a sticky situation and asks if you’re fine, you can say this to indicate that everything is alright and that you’re okay.
This short list of Japanese sentences is prepared as a quick start guide for the time-starved traveler, hope you found it useful. Safe travels!
Karen
Phrase translation lists are common, but most of them are phrases that you would never use during travel. (Especially since you can often get by with speaking English.)
This one is a practical and useful one that you would most likely actually get use out of, and includes important alert words.
[link, communication, Japanese, JT]
Originally shared by Terry Wallwork
Konnichiwa,
Thinking of traveling to Japan? If so, you don’t have much to worry about as Japan is generally a safe country and has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
That said, if you’ve just booked a trip to Japan and don’t know any Japanese words, it doesn’t hurt to learn some Japanese sentences before you go.
This list of 7 sentences below will get you through a variety of situations and problems. Two things to keep in mind before we proceed further:
The first thing and also the top priority is to learn how to deal with emergency situations. If you’re traveling to Japan, you’re going to want to know words that have to do with emergency situations.
Japanese is the only official language in Japan. Outside of major cities like Tokyo and Osaka, most Japanese people struggle with English. You don’t want to be caught off guard in a foreign country.
If you’re in trouble, you need to be able to ask for some help in Japanese.
The second thing is to always remember to remain polite, no matter what happens. Japan is one of the most face- and hierarchy- conscious country in the world.
It’s important to show the right level of respect and to be polite and diplomatic at all times. You don’t want to piss people off when you’re in their country, especially not while you are in Japan.
Even if you have limited time to pick up basic Japanese before your trip, these sentences below will get you quite far.
1. Tasukete! (助けて・たすけて) = HELP!
Just yell this to get attention and to get someone to come to your aid.
2. Yamete! (やめて) = Stop it!
This is what you’d want to say if somebody is giving you trouble or messing with you and you want them to stop.
3. Keisatsu o yonde! (警察を呼んで・けいさつをよんで) = Call the police!
If something really bad happens, these are the guys you’re going to want to ask for. You can yell this to get passers-by to call the police.
4. Abunai (危ない・あぶない) = Dangerous.
If you see this on signs, you should avoid going near the signage area. If someone says “abunai” to you, you should probably watch your step.
5. Arigatou gozaimasu (ありがとうございます) = Thank you.
If someone lends you a helping hand when you’re in a sticky situation, you can and should say this to thank him for his help.
6. Sumimasen (すみません) = Excuse me or Sorry.
If you bump into people on a crowded street, you can say this to excuse yourself. You can also say this to apologize when you do something wrong or cause someone trouble.
7. Daijoubu (大丈夫・だいじょうぶ) = Okay or Alright.
If someone gets you out of a sticky situation and asks if you’re fine, you can say this to indicate that everything is alright and that you’re okay.
This short list of Japanese sentences is prepared as a quick start guide for the time-starved traveler, hope you found it useful. Safe travels!
Karen
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