{"id":29103,"date":"2025-08-19T09:52:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T13:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/?p=29103"},"modified":"2025-10-27T18:33:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T22:33:27","slug":"common-japanese-phrases-for-traveling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/common-japanese-phrases-for-traveling\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Japanese Phrases For Traveling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to take a tour of the Far East, Japan is an essential destination. The country\u2019s storied history, amazing culinary scene, exciting nightlife, and time-honored traditions (including a polite, welcoming attitude toward visitors) make it a must-visit country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However exciting traveling to Japan can be, it can also be a little nerve-wracking for native English speakers. Unlike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/essential-phrases-for-european-travel\/\">traveling in European countries<\/a>, in Japan you\u2019re less likely to bump into an English speaker. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to learn a few useful Japanese phrases for travel before you leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll explain why you should learn basic Japanese travel phrases and highlight some important Japanese phrases to bring with you on your trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-learn-japanese-phrases-for-your-trip\"><strong>Why Learn <\/strong><strong>Japanese Phrases <\/strong><strong>For Your Trip?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d3brn974kg3172.cloudfront.net\/2025\/08\/JP_AdobeStock_137473030-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29117\" style=\"width:727px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d3brn974kg3172.cloudfront.net\/2025\/08\/JP_AdobeStock_137473030-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/d3brn974kg3172.cloudfront.net\/2025\/08\/JP_AdobeStock_137473030-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/d3brn974kg3172.cloudfront.net\/2025\/08\/JP_AdobeStock_137473030-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d3brn974kg3172.cloudfront.net\/2025\/08\/JP_AdobeStock_137473030-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning Japanese is a worthwhile investment in yourself. Knowing some Japanese travel phrases is essential for accomplishing all your vacation goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From seeing awesome sights to dining at the best restaurants, it always helps to have Japanese phrases at the ready. You just never know when you\u2019ll need to rely on the kindness of a stranger\u2026who doesn\u2019t speak English!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the day-to-day benefits of knowing useful Japanese travel phrases, they\u2019re also a gateway into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/the-most-spoken-languages-in-the-world\/\">wider language spoken<\/a> by over 100 million people worldwide. Once you acquire a few expressions, you\u2019re more likely to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/how-to-learn-the-japanese-language-a-beginners-guide\/\">learn the entire Japanese language<\/a>. Imagine traveling to Japan with the ability to speak conversationally instead of having only a few dozen sayings!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an aspiring Japanese learner, these common Japanese phrases for travel are a great stepping stone to practical, purposeful learning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-essential-japanese-phrases-for-travel-everyone-should-know\"><strong>Essential <\/strong><strong>Japanese Phrases for Travel<\/strong><strong> Everyone Should Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Polite Interludes &amp; Introductions<\/strong><br>Japanese phrases that are great for breaking the ice with locals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hello.<\/td><td>\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3061\u306f\u3002<em>Kon&#8217;nichiwa<\/em>\u200b.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goodbye.<\/td><td>\u3055\u3088\u3046\u306a\u3089\u3002<em>Say\u014dnara.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Good morning.<\/td><td>\u304a\u306f\u3088\u3046\u3054\u3056\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<em>Ohay\u014dgozaimasu.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Good evening.<\/td><td>\u3053\u3093\u3070\u3093\u306f\u3002<em>Konbanwa.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pardon me.<\/td><td>\u3059\u307f\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002<em>Sumimasen<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thank you.<\/td><td>\u3042\u308a\u304c\u3068\u3046\u3002<em>Arigat\u014d.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can we speak in English?<\/td><td>\u82f1\u8a9e\u306f\u5927\u4e08\u592b\u3067\u3059\u304b\u3002<em>Eigo wa daijoubu desu ka?<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>I didn\u2019t understand that.<\/td><td>\u308f\u304b\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002<em>Wakarimasen.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yes.<\/td><td>\u306f\u3044\u3002<em>Hai.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No.<\/td><td>\u3044\u3044\u3048\u3002<em>Iie.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Navigating Japan<\/strong><br>Basic Japanese travel phrases for directions &amp; places.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Map<\/td><td>\u5730\u56f3<em>chizu<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>On the left \/ to the left<\/td><td>\u5de6<em>hidari<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>On the right \/ to the right<\/td><td>\u53f3<em>migi<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bathroom?<\/td><td>\u30c8\u30a4\u30ec<em>toire<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Can you please show me the way?<\/td><td>\u6848\u5185\u3057\u3066\u304f\u308c\u307e\u305b\u3093\u304b\u3002<em>Annai shite kuremasen ka?<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>How do I get to ____?<\/td><td>____\u307e\u3067\u3069\u3046\u3084\u3063\u3066\u884c\u304d\u307e\u3059\u304b\u3002<em>____ made douyatte ikimasu ka?<\/em>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Train<\/td><td>\u96fb\u8eca<em>densha<\/em>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taxi<\/td><td>\u30bf\u30af\u30b7\u30fc<em>takushii<\/em>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rideshares \/ rental cars<\/td><td>\u30ec\u30f3\u30bf\u30ab\u30fc<em>renta kaa<\/em>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bus<\/td><td>\u30d0\u30b9<em>basu<\/em>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ferry \/ boat<\/td><td>\u8239<em>fune<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subway station<\/td><td>\u99c5<em>eki<\/em>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mt. 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(to server, before you eat)<\/td><td>\u3044\u305f\u3060\u304d\u307e\u3059\uff01<em>Itadakimasu!<\/em>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>I cannot eat ____ .<\/td><td>____\u304c\u98df\u3079\u3089\u308c\u307e\u305b\u3093\u3002<em>____ ga taberaremasen.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>I have allergies to _____.<\/td><td>\uff3f\uff3f\uff3f \u306e\u30a2\u30ec\u30eb\u30ae\u30fc\u304c\u3042\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002<em>\uff3f\uff3f\uff3f no arerugii ga arimasu.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>I\u2019ll pay with cash.<\/td><td>\u73fe\u91d1\u3067\u3002<em>Genkin de.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>I\u2019ll pay with credit card.<\/td><td>\u30af\u30ec\u30b8\u30c3\u30c8\u30ab\u30fc\u30c9\u3067\u3002<em>Kurejitto kaado de.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-a-tour-of-the-japanese-language-with-pimsleur\"><strong>Take a Tour of the Japanese Language with Pimsleur<\/strong>\u00ae<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have some common Japanese <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/the-most-useful-travel-phrases-in-different-languages\/\">phrases for travel<\/a> in your vocabulary, why not learn the language conversationally? Basic Japanese travel phrases are great for a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, but what if you could actually converse in Japanese with a native speaker?<br><br>Whether you\u2019re looking to advance your career, connect with a friend in Japan, or ensure your next vacation is even more memorable, Pimsleur\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/learn-japanese\/\">Japanese courses and lessons<\/a> will take you on a different sort of trip \u2013 a journey to the heart of the Japanese language.We\u2019ll help you learn Japanese phrases, vocabulary, pronunciation, and more, the way a child would \u2013 by listening and speaking your way to success. Sign up for an All Access or Premium subscription today, and you\u2019ll be speaking Japanese conversationally in a matter of weeks. You will be able to speak core words and phrases after your very first lesson. 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