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For many first-time travellers, one question often creates hesitation: \u201cHow will I communicate in Japan?\u201d English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam, and other international languages are not commonly spoken everywhere in Japan, especially outside major tourist areas. This can make simple things like asking for directions, ordering food, finding a train platform, shopping, or explaining dietary preferences feel challenging.<\/p>\n


\nDownload the Japanese travel phrases PDF at the end of this article<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

That\u2019s why learning a few basic Japanese phrases can make your trip much easier, smoother, and more enjoyable. So, if you are still trying to understand the difference between \u201cKonnichiwa\u201d and \u201cKonbanwa,\u201d this beginner-friendly guide will help you speak with more confidence during your Japan trip.<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE –\u00a0Trip to Japan from India-How to Plan?(Updated Guide with Costs and Tips)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Basic Japanese Phrases for Tourists to learn and remember<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s look at the usual Japanese words and sentences that will help you enjoy the tour:<\/p>\n

Common Japanese Phrases for Tourists<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Learn these common Japanese phrases for tourists to greet locals, ask directions, order food, shop confidently, and handle emergencies easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
English<\/th>\nJapanese<\/th>\nPronunciation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Excuse me \/ Sorry<\/td>\n\u3059\u307f\u307e\u305b\u3093<\/td>\nSumimasen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I don\u2019t understand Japanese<\/td>\n\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u304c\u5206\u304b\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093<\/td>\nNihongo ga wakarimasen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do you speak English?<\/td>\n\u82f1\u8a9e\u3092\u8a71\u305b\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nEigo o hanasemasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Where is the toilet?<\/td>\n\u30c8\u30a4\u30ec\u306f\u3069\u3053\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nToire wa doko desu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How much is this?<\/td>\n\u3053\u308c\u306f\u3044\u304f\u3089\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nKore wa ikura desu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can I pay by card?<\/td>\n\u30ab\u30fc\u30c9\u3067\u6255\u3048\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nK\u0101do de haraemasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Please give me this<\/td>\n\u3053\u308c\u3092\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044<\/td>\nKore o kudasai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I am vegetarian<\/td>\n\u30d9\u30b8\u30bf\u30ea\u30a2\u30f3\u3067\u3059<\/td>\nBejitarian desu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Does this contain fish stock?<\/td>\n\u9b5a\u306e\u3060\u3057\u304c\u5165\u3063\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nSakana no dashi ga haitte imasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Please call the police<\/td>\n\u8b66\u5bdf\u3092\u547c\u3093\u3067\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044<\/td>\nKeisatsu o yonde kudasai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Japanese Phrases for Greetings<\/h3>\n

Use these Japanese phrases for greetings to politely start conversations, thank locals, say goodbye, and feel more confident while travelling in Japan.<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – Japan Tour Packages<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
English<\/th>\nJapanese<\/th>\nPronunciation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Hello<\/td>\n\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f<\/td>\nKonnichiwa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Good morning<\/td>\n\u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059<\/td>\nOhay\u014d gozaimasu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Good evening<\/td>\n\u3053\u3093\u3070\u3093\u306f<\/td>\nKonbanwa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goodbye<\/td>\n\u3055\u3088\u3046\u306a\u3089<\/td>\nSayonara<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thank you<\/td>\n\u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059<\/td>\nArigatou gozaimasu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Please go ahead \/ Here you go<\/td>\n\u3069\u3046\u305e<\/td>\nD\u014dzo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Excuse me \/ Sorry<\/td>\n\u3059\u307f\u307e\u305b\u3093<\/td>\nSumimasen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Please<\/td>\n\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059<\/td>\nOnegaishimasu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nice to meet you<\/td>\n\u306f\u3058\u3081\u307e\u3057\u3066<\/td>\nHajimemashite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
See you again<\/td>\n\u307e\u305f\u4f1a\u3044\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046<\/td>\nMata aimashou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Good night<\/td>\n\u304a\u3084\u3059\u307f\u306a\u3055\u3044<\/td>\nOyasuminasai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"japanese<\/p>\n

Shopping Phrases in Japanese<\/h3>\n

Use these shopping phrases in Japanese to ask prices, request sizes or colours, check payment options, bargain politely, and shop confidently during your Japan trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
English<\/th>\nJapanese<\/th>\nPronunciation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
How much is this?<\/td>\n\u3053\u308c\u306f\u3044\u304f\u3089\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nKore wa ikura desu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can I pay by card?<\/td>\n\u30ab\u30fc\u30c9\u3067\u6255\u3048\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nK\u0101do de haraemasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can I pay by cash?<\/td>\n\u73fe\u91d1\u3067\u6255\u3048\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nGenkin de haraemasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Please give me this<\/td>\n\u3053\u308c\u3092\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044<\/td>\nKore o kudasai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do you have this?<\/td>\n\u3053\u308c\u306f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nKore wa arimasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is there a discount?<\/td>\n\u5272\u5f15\u306f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nWaribiki wa arimasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I am just looking<\/td>\n\u898b\u3066\u3044\u308b\u3060\u3051\u3067\u3059<\/td>\nMite iru dake desu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can I get a receipt?<\/td>\n\u30ec\u30b7\u30fc\u30c8\u3092\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044<\/td>\nResh\u012bto o kudasai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do you have another size?<\/td>\n\u4ed6\u306e\u30b5\u30a4\u30ba\u306f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nHoka no saizu wa arimasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do you have another colour?<\/td>\n\u4ed6\u306e\u8272\u306f\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nHoka no iro wa arimasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Japanese Phrases to use in Hotels<\/h3>\n

Use these Japanese phrases to use in hotels to confirm your booking, check in easily, ask for Wi-Fi details, store luggage, and communicate basic requests with hotel staff during your stay in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
English<\/th>\nJapanese<\/th>\nPronunciation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
I have a reservation<\/td>\n\u4e88\u7d04\u3057\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059<\/td>\nYoyaku shite imasu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I want to check in<\/td>\n\u30c1\u30a7\u30c3\u30af\u30a4\u30f3\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059<\/td>\nChekku-in shitai desu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What is the Wi-Fi password?<\/td>\nWi-Fi\u306e\u30d1\u30b9\u30ef\u30fc\u30c9\u306f\u4f55\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nWai-fai no pasuw\u0101do wa nan desu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Can I leave my luggage here?<\/td>\n\u8377\u7269\u3092\u9810\u3051\u3066\u3082\u3044\u3044\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nNimotsu o azukete mo ii desu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What time is check-out?<\/td>\n\u30c1\u30a7\u30c3\u30af\u30a2\u30a6\u30c8\u306f\u4f55\u6642\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nChekku-auto wa nanji desu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Season names in Japanese<\/h3>\n

Learn the season names in Japanese to talk about weather, travel plans, festivals, and the best time to visit Japan. These simple words help tourists understand local conversations, seasonal menus, cherry blossom updates, autumn foliage guides, and travel recommendations while exploring Japan during spring, summer, fall, or winter.<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – What is Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan?-When and where to celebrate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
English<\/th>\nJapanese<\/th>\nPronunciation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Spring<\/td>\n\u6625<\/td>\nHaru<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Summer<\/td>\n\u590f<\/td>\nNatsu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fall \/ Autumn<\/td>\n\u79cb<\/td>\nAki<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Winter<\/td>\n\u51ac<\/td>\nFuyu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"seasons\"<\/p>\n

Japanese Phrases for Food<\/h3>\n

Use these Japanese phrases for food to order meals, ask for water, understand basic menu items, describe taste, and enjoy dining in Japan with more confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
English<\/th>\nJapanese<\/th>\nPronunciation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Rice \/ Meal<\/td>\n\u3054\u98ef<\/td>\nGohan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bread<\/td>\n\u30d1\u30f3<\/td>\nPan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water<\/td>\n\u6c34<\/td>\nMizu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tea<\/td>\n\u304a\u8336<\/td>\nOcha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coffee<\/td>\n\u30b3\u30fc\u30d2\u30fc<\/td>\nK\u014dh\u012b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fish<\/td>\n\u9b5a<\/td>\nSakana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meat<\/td>\n\u8089<\/td>\nNiku<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vegetables<\/td>\n\u91ce\u83dc<\/td>\nYasai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delicious<\/td>\n\u304a\u3044\u3057\u3044<\/td>\nOishii<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"food\"<\/p>\n

Dietary Conversations\u00a0 useful\u00a0 for Strict Vegetarians from India<\/h3>\n

For strict vegetarians from India, learning a few dietary Japanese phrases can make dining in Japan much easier and safer. Many Japanese dishes may look vegetarian but can contain fish stock, meat broth, bonito flakes, or seafood-based seasoning. So, it is important to clearly explain what you can and cannot eat before ordering.<\/p>\n

These phrases help you ask restaurant staff whether a dish contains meat, fish, beef, pork, dashi, or other non-vegetarian ingredients. They also help you confidently request simple vegetarian options like rice, vegetables, cheese, or eggs, depending on your food preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
English<\/th>\nJapanese<\/th>\nPronunciation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
I am a strict vegetarian. Therefore, I do not eat any meat, fish or fish products. Please make sure that my food does not include any of these items.<\/td>\n\u79c1\u306f\u53b3\u683c\u306a\u30d9\u30b8\u30bf\u30ea\u30a2\u30f3\u3067\u3059\u3002\u8089\u3001\u9b5a\u3001\u9b5a\u88fd\u54c1\u306f\u4e00\u5207\u98df\u3079\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002\u3053\u308c\u3089\u304c\u6599\u7406\u306b\u542b\u307e\u308c\u3066\u3044\u306a\u3044\u3053\u3068\u3092\u78ba\u8a8d\u3057\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044\u3002<\/td>\nWatashi wa genkaku na bejitarian desu. Niku, sakana, sakana seihin wa issai tabemasen. Korera ga ry\u014dri ni fukumarete inai koto o kakunin shite kudasai.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I cannot eat meat, fish, beef, pork or any products related to them.<\/td>\n\u8089\u3001\u9b5a\u3001\u725b\u8089\u3001\u8c5a\u8089\u3001\u307e\u305f\u306f\u305d\u308c\u3089\u306b\u95a2\u9023\u3059\u308b\u98df\u54c1\u306f\u4e00\u5207\u98df\u3079\u3089\u308c\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002<\/td>\nNiku, sakana, gy\u016bniku, butaniku, mata wa sorera ni kanren suru shokuhin wa issai taberaremasen.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I can eat vegetables, rice, cheese, and eggs.<\/td>\n\u91ce\u83dc\u3001\u3054\u98ef\u3001\u30c1\u30fc\u30ba\u3001\u5375\u306f\u98df\u3079\u3089\u308c\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/td>\nYasai, gohan, ch\u012bzu, tamago wa taberaremasu.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I cannot eat dashi or dried bonito fish flakes.<\/td>\n\u3060\u3057\u6c41\u3084\u304b\u3064\u304a\u7bc0\u306f\u98df\u3079\u3089\u308c\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002<\/td>\nDashijiru ya katsuobushi wa taberaremasen.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Does this meal contain meat, fish, beef, pork or any products related to them?<\/td>\n\u3053\u306e\u98df\u4e8b\u306b\u306f\u3001\u8089\u3001\u9b5a\u3001\u725b\u8089\u3001\u8c5a\u8089\u3001\u307e\u305f\u306f\u305d\u308c\u3089\u306b\u95a2\u9023\u3059\u308b\u98df\u54c1\u304c\u542b\u307e\u308c\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nKono shokuji ni wa, niku, sakana, gy\u016bniku, butaniku, mata wa sorera ni kanren suru shokuhin ga fukumarete imasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Does this meal contain meat stock or fish stock?<\/td>\n\u3053\u306e\u6599\u7406\u306b\u306f\u3001\u8089\u306e\u3060\u3057\u3001\u307e\u305f\u306f\u9b5a\u306e\u3060\u3057\u304c\u5165\u3063\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nKono ry\u014dri ni wa, niku no dashi, mata wa sakana no dashi ga haitte imasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"dietary-conversations-for-strict-vegetarians\"<\/p>\n

Travel words in Japanese<\/h3>\n

Use these travel words in Japanese to ask for directions, find stations or bus stops, request help, and move around Japan more confidently during your trip.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
English<\/th>\nJapanese<\/th>\nPronunciation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
To do<\/td>\n\u3059\u308b<\/td>\nSuru<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
To go<\/td>\n\u884c\u304f<\/td>\nIku<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
To come<\/td>\n\u6765\u308b<\/td>\nKuru<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I want to go to the train station<\/td>\n\u99c5\u306b\u884c\u304d\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059<\/td>\nEki ni ikitai desu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Where is the bus stop?<\/td>\n\u30d0\u30b9\u505c\u306f\u3069\u3053\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nBasutei wa doko desu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Where is the train station?<\/td>\n\u99c5\u306f\u3069\u3053\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nEki wa doko desu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How do I buy a ticket?<\/td>\n\u5207\u7b26\u306f\u3069\u3046\u3084\u3063\u3066\u8cb7\u3044\u307e\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nKippu wa d\u014d yatte kaimasu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Please take me to this address<\/td>\n\u3053\u306e\u4f4f\u6240\u307e\u3067\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059<\/td>\nKono j\u016bsho made onegaishimasu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"travel\"<\/p>\n

Numbers in Japanese<\/h3>\n

Learn numbers in Japanese to ask prices, understand train platforms, read menus, count items, shop easily, and manage everyday travel situations confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
English<\/th>\nJapanese<\/th>\nPronunciation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\n\u4e00<\/td>\nIchi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n\u4e8c<\/td>\nNi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n\u4e09<\/td>\nSan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n\u56db<\/td>\nShi \/ Yon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n\u4e94<\/td>\nGo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\n\u516d<\/td>\nRoku<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\n\u4e03<\/td>\nShichi \/ Nana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\n\u516b<\/td>\nHachi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\n\u4e5d<\/td>\nKu \/ Ky\u016b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\n\u5341<\/td>\nJ\u016b<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100<\/td>\n\u767e<\/td>\nHyaku<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
500<\/td>\n\u4e94\u767e<\/td>\nGo-hyaku<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1000<\/td>\n\u5343<\/td>\nSen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"numbers\"<\/p>\n

Emergency words in Japanese<\/h3>\n

Learn these emergency words in Japanese to ask for help, call an ambulance, find a doctor, visit a pharmacy, or explain that you are lost, sick, or injured. These phrases can be extremely useful for tourists during unexpected situations and help you communicate quickly when urgent assistance is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
English<\/th>\nJapanese<\/th>\nPronunciation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Please help me<\/td>\n\u52a9\u3051\u3066\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044<\/td>\nTasukete kudasai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Call an ambulance<\/td>\n\u6551\u6025\u8eca\u3092\u547c\u3093\u3067\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044<\/td>\nKy\u016bky\u016bsha o yonde kudasai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I am lost<\/td>\n\u9053\u306b\u8ff7\u3044\u307e\u3057\u305f<\/td>\nMichi ni mayoimashita<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I need a doctor<\/td>\n\u533b\u8005\u304c\u5fc5\u8981\u3067\u3059<\/td>\nIsha ga hitsuy\u014d desu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I feel sick<\/td>\n\u6c17\u5206\u304c\u60aa\u3044\u3067\u3059<\/td>\nKibun ga warui desu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I am injured<\/td>\n\u3051\u304c\u3092\u3057\u307e\u3057\u305f<\/td>\nKega o shimashita<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Where is the pharmacy?<\/td>\n\u85ac\u5c40\u306f\u3069\u3053\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f<\/td>\nYakkyoku wa doko desu ka?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"Emergency\"<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE –\u00a0Affordable Countries to Visit from India- Guide for Kerala Travellers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How to Learn Basic Japanese Phrases for Tourists Before Your Trip?<\/h2>\n

Learning Japanese can do good for your upcoming travel. But how do you become fluent in a short time? Here are a few knowledge assets that can definitely be your guide:<\/p>\n