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The Japanese Video Phrasebook
by Memrise
Phrases: Impress Them!
"I see ..."
"take care"
"do you know what I mean?"
"what's the matter?"
"no problem"
"please don't worry"
"I don't mind"
"oh no! (casual)"
"exactly! (casual)"
"congratulations!"
"yay!"
Lost in Space
"where is the train station?"
"the park is over there"
"we have a problem"
"I'm a foreigner"
"I'm a little confused"
"I want to find the theater"
Get Started
"happy birthday!"
"'ka'"
"'te'"
"'he'"
"wow, I didn't know that!"
"'ke'"
"'mo'"
"so-so"
"thank you (casual)"
"'ba'"
"of course"
"of course, that's fine"
"hi / thanks"
"is it OK? / may I?"
"incredible!"
"'do'"
"'ko'"
"'n'"
"'chi'"
"'ha / wa'"
"'a'"
"'ri'"
"'i'"
"'go'"
"'su'"
"OMG"
"I'm good / that's unnecessary"
"how are you doing? (casual)"
Dining Out
"more"
"the check, please"
"I don't have any cash"
"can I pay by card?"
Retail Therapy
"I need a new hat"
"look!"
"is it possible to try this on?"
"I need time to think"
"it's really expensive"
"this one is cheaper"
"that one is actually bigger"
Navigation Class
"can I ask you a question?"
"speak slower please"
"that's on this street"
Small Talk
"is this spot available?"
"there"
"way over there"
"I'm happy to hear that"
"nice weather, isn't it?"
"cold (weather)"
"hot (weather)"
"it's cold today, isn't it?"
"today is another humid day, isn't it?"
"it is, isn't it?"
"is this your first time in Japan?"
"it's not my first time"
"actually ..."
"it's the second time"
"are you by yourself?"
"I'm traveling alone"
"it's a vacation"
"I came with my friend"
"where? (respectful)"
"where did you come from? (respectful)"
"I traveled here from Osaka"
"where are you originally from?"
"I'm originally from Yokohama"
"what kind?"
"what's Osaka like?"
"funny / interesting"
"fun"
"it's a fun place"
"it's a very lively place"
"by the way ..."
"by the way, what is your job?"
"I'm an actor / I'm an actress"
"I knew it!"
"what, can you tell?"
"that sounds interesting"
"in that case (casual)"
"I could tell because you are stylish"
"is that so?!"
"that sounds fun"
"enjoy your trip!"
"see you! (casual)"
"it's not cold (weather)"
Survival Kit
"'wa'"
"'ku'"
"'se'"
"'shi'"
"'ji'"
"'tsu'"
"'no'"
"'re'"
"goodbye"
"please"
"no, thank you"
"nice to meet you (before introduction)"
"what's your name?"
"I am ..."
"nice to meet you (after introduction)"
"um, excuse me... (getting attention)"
"excuse me / I'm sorry"
"a bit"
"hi ... excuse me?"
"what is it?"
"what is this?"
"yes, exactly"
"no, that's not right"
"here you go"
"you're welcome"
"hello"
"welcome"
"morning! (casual)"
"good evening"
"night! (casual)"
"'cho'"
"'zo'"
"'sa'"
"'na'"
"'ra'"
"'so'"
"'ta'"
"'o'"
Survival Kit - Part 2
"'ki'"
"'hi'"
"'ho'"
"'fu'"
"'yu'"
"'sho'"
"'sha'"
"'ru'"
"'to'"
"'mu'"
"'me'"
"ouch!"
"please stop that"
"is everything OK?"
"it's all good"
"really?"
"it's not good / it's not allowed"
"I understand / I know"
"do you understand English?"
"yes"
"only a little bit"
"slowly, please"
"one more time, please"
"I'm sorry"
"I don't understand / I don't know"
"please wait a second"
"I'm starving"
"I'm so thirsty"
"me too/me neither"
"cheers!"
"thank you for the food (before meal)"
"delicious! / skillfully done! (casual)"
"it's awesome!"
"you are a genius, you know that?"
"thank you for the food (after meal)"
"how much is it?"
"do you have Wi-Fi?"
"what is the Wi-Fi password?"
"where is it?"
"is it this way?"
"that way"
"hang in there! / good luck!"
"what a shame!"
"hurray!"
"'jo'"
"'pe'"
"'pa'"
"watch out!"
"you made me jump!"
"that's impossible"
"in your direction"
"which direction? / which?"
Describing the Humans
"I'm a journalist"
"I write stories every day"
Each to Their Own
"I like it"
"do you like Japan?"
"what do you like about it?"
"what manga do you like?"
"to know"
"do you know Naruto?"
"I like going to cat cafés"
"to go ('-masu' form) / I will go"
"I'm going to a cat café after this"
"I like watching Kabuki"
"have you seen this Kabuki before?"
"I saw that yesterday"
"how was it?"
"it was awesome"
"have you been to the hot spring yet?"
"not yet"
"I definitely recommend it"
"you can relax"
"do you get naked?"
"not so much"
"I don't like it"
"I don't really like being naked in front of other people"
"I'm embarrassed / I'm shy"
"I hate it"
"I used to hate it too"
"but, I came to like it"
"I don't go / I won't go"
"would you like to go with me after this?"
"if we are together, it'll probably be fun, you know?"
"I like Japanese music"
"you're weird! (politely)"
"to each their own, I guess"
"how is it?"
"how about movies?"
"what kind of movies do you like?"
"I love it"
"I love horror movies"
Mayday!
"this is an emergency"
"I don't feel well"
"to hurt / it hurts"
"I have a stomach ache"
"get well soon!"
"where does it hurt?"
"my arm hurts"
"be careful! (casual)"
Phrases: Make Them Smile
"a long time ago, in a far away land ..."
"all well and good (happily ever after)"
"absolutely not! (casual)"
"in a way"
"damn!"
"watch out! / dangerous! (casual)"
Sounds of Katakana
"'ro'"
"'yo'"
"'e'"
"'ne'"
"'u'"
"'ni'"
"'nu'"
"'ma'"
"'wo / o'"
"'ya'"
"'mi'"
"'soh'"
"'juu'"
Back at Base
"where is the bathroom?"
"it's between the kitchen and the living room"
Peace Offering
"hug me"
Measuring Things
"one meter is one hundred centimeters"
"one kilogram is one thousand grams"
"I weigh three kilograms too much"
Food for Thought
"(I just realized) I'm hungry"
"(I just realized) I'm thirsty"
"to eat ('-masu' form)"
"let's have something to eat"
"to exist / there is ... ('-masu' form)"
"is there a restaurant nearby?"
"I want to eat"
"what do you want to eat?"
"I want to eat lots of different things"
"to drink ('-masu' form)"
"I want to drink"
"I want to have (alcoholic) drinks"
"welcome to our shop"
"There are four of us"
"this way please (respectful)"
"what would you like to drink? (respectful)"
"for the time being"
"a beer, to start!"
"are you ready to order? (respectful)"
"what do you recommend?"
"everything"
"delicious"
"they all look delicious"
"which are you gonna go for?"
"well ... (casual)"
"what do I want ...? (talking to yourself)"
"is there wasabi in this?"
"wasabi is one of my favorite foods"
"wow, you're so Japanese!"
"I actually can't eat meat or fish"
"I'm actually allergic to nuts"
"can we share this between two people?"
"can I have this please"
"also ..."
"is that all? (respectful)"
"please wait a moment (respectful)"
"thank you for waiting (respectful)"
"hot (thing)"
"cold / cool (thing)"
"sweet"
"spicy"
"can I have a bite? (casual)"
"can I have another please?"
"you always have room for dessert"
"the bill, please"
"full / a lot"
"I'm full"
Exploration
"where is the shrine?"
"is there a museum nearby?"
"the gym is right here"
"the bridge is very close"
"the shrine is near the bar"
"please say that one more time"
"please take me to this hotel"
"tonight we have to fly to Japan"
Keeping Busy
"to love / to like very much"
"is hated"
Fuel Your Vocab: Human Interests
"my (older) brother is in college"
"my daughter goes to kindergarten"
"my girlfriend hates art and music"
Phrases: Sound Like a Native
"awesome!"
"that's useless!"
"on top of the world"
"I was on top of the world"
"unbelievable!"
"that may be so"
"wait a second (casual)"
"never mind (casual)"
"whatever (casual)"
"thank God! (casual)"
"Happy Holidays!"
"Merry Christmas!"
"Happy New Year!"
We Are Family
"hi! (entering someone's house)"
"let me introduce my family"
"this is my mom, Risa"
"I am proud of my dad"
"father (respectful)"
"you look exactly like your father, you know?"
"I know, right? (casual)"
"I think so too"
"do you have any siblings?"
"I don't have any siblings"
"I'm an only child"
"elder sister (respectful) / a young lady"
"all we do is argue"
"elder brother (respectful) / a young man"
"we always end up fighting over the remote control"
"I know how you feel! (casual)"
"it's not fair! (casual) / dishonest"
"what kind of person is your little brother?"
"(he) is surprisingly chatty, you know?"
"I especially get along well with my younger sister"
"my husband's cooking is the best in the world"
"bye (when leaving home)"
"bye (to the person leaving home)"
"I know it's rude, but ..."
"how many?"
"how old are you? (respectful)"
"secret"
"I'm thirty years old"
"you don't look it!"
"you're too kind!"
"grandpa"
"grandma"
"they are still deeply in love with each other"
"mother (respectful)"
"your mother is very pretty"
"welcome home!"
At the Airport
"we have to take a taxi"
"my luggage is too heavy"
Vocab Booster: Personalities
"kind"
What Are You Doing Today?
"what do you want to do today?"
"this afternoon I want to go for a swim"
"do you want to go for a walk?"
"tomorrow night we're going to go for a run"
Sites to See!
"come on, let's go!"
"where should we go?"
"I want to go to a castle"
"I want to buy souvenirs"
"let's ask at the tourism center"
"please tell me"
"please tell me the way to the Pokémon Center"
"what's the difference between temples and shrines?"
"firstly, they're different religions"
"oh, I see! (casual)"
"please give me a map"
"is it far?"
"can I walk there?"
"is it open today?"
"it's not open"
"are there any interesting events happening?"
"which do you recommend?"
"what is a 'ninja experience'?"
"what does 'taiken' mean?"
"you can experience the life of a ninja"
"it's a very popular tour"
"I am interested in samurais"
"I'm really intrigued"
"what time is it now?"
"what time does it start?"
"it's from four to nine o'clock"
"is it free?"
"we have one adult and two children"
"I'm really looking forward to it"
"it's super exciting, isn't it?"
"thank you (formal)"
"no, I should be thanking YOU"
Time & Space
"what's today's date?"
"today is January second"
Getting a Good Deal
"we mustn't spend all our money"
"the bookstore has a sale on"
"how much is that?"
"it has been discounted, so it's very cheap"
"that's 300 yen"
"I don't have enough money"
"let's make a deal"
"it's a very good offer"
"it's free!"
Hotel Etiquette
"I have a reservation under the name Tanaka"
"please take off your shoes"
"please wear slippers"
"yep, understood"
"we have a hot spring"
"please take off all your clothes when in the hot spring"
"please also take off your underwear"
"swimsuits are not allowed in the hot springs"
"please be careful"
"please be quiet"
"please use your headphones"
"there are lots of rules, aren't there?"
"I want to relax once in a while"
"enjoy your stay!"
"we have yukata (summer kimonos)"
"please choose whichever yukata you like"
"what time does breakfast start?"
"customer (respectful)"
"your room is on the fifth floor (respectful)"
"is it a tatami room?"
"is it a futon or is it a bed?"
"spacious / wide"
"it's a big tatami room"
"to be different / to be wrong"
"it's completely different from the photos"
"the futon is too small"
"soft"
"hard"
"the pillow is too hard"
"please exchange my pillow"
"I accidentally lost my room key"
"comfortable / feel good"
"in the end, it's still great, isn't it?"
Lost & Found
"how much milk is there in the fridge?"
We're Going To...
"do you guys have any plans later?"
"my friends and I are going to go out for a drink"
Hanging Out With Friends
"I would love to, but I have to wake up early tomorrow"
"I don't want to do anything"
"there is no one who wants to hang out with me"
Talking About the Future
"I'll be at home at four o'clock"
"I won't be at school tomorrow"
"we're going to go to Japan in the summer"
What a Bargain!
"I'm just looking"
"oh no! (for someone else's mistake)"
"I've accidentally spilled it"
"I've accidentally spilled coffee"
"my trousers got dirty"
"new"
"I want it"
"I want a new t-shirt"
"I have lots of money"
"please leave it up to me"
"I think this will suit you"
"actually, I'm wearing it too"
"is it wrong?"
"the English in the logo is wrong"
"that can't be?!"
"you're pulling my leg"
"expensive / tall"
"cheap"
"it looks expensive"
"because it's made in Japan"
"that much / not that much"
"it's not that expensive, you know"
"if you buy it now, it's half price"
"its a very good deal"
"can I try it on?"
"red suits you so well, doesn't it!"
"the size fits you perfectly as well, doesn't it!"
"it's a bit big"
"do you have other sizes?"
"what a shame! it's sold out"
"can I pay on card?"
"I'm okay on bags / I don't need bags"
Domestic Bliss
"I have to write an essay"
"I hate doing the laundry"
Setting the Course
"this is a long journey"
"please bring all (your) belongings with you ..."
Days & Birthdays
"what day of the week is it?"
"today is Monday, so tomorrow is Tuesday"
Vocab Booster: Big Prices!
"it's two hundred yen"
"it's four thousand twenty yen"
"it's about ten thousand yen"
On the Road Again
"I am going to Yokohama to hang out"
"I am going to Tokyo to see pandas"
"I am going to go see my mother in Hiroshima"
"I will take the bus"
"there are lots of exits in this station"
"it's just like a maze"
"I have no clue what is going on"
"you dropped something!"
"I don't understand how to buy tickets at all"
"hard to understand"
"it's really hard to understand"
"do you have an electronic travel card?"
"no, I don't have one"
"it is a very useful card"
"you can use it for trains or busses"
"where can I buy it?"
"if you're heading to Hiroshima, bullet trains are best"
"it will depart soon"
"what time will it arrive in Hiroshima?"
"you take the central line"
"please change at Shibuya station"
"you get on the train, and then change at Tokyo station"
"this bullet train is bound for Hiroshima"
"the next stop is Kyoto"
"does this stop at Shinjuku?"
"I'll get off here"
"are there any seats?"
"unfortunately, all the seats are full"
"the train is delayed"
"there was an accident"
"are you in a hurry?"
"can I give you a lift?"
"you're a lifesaver"
Let's Hang Out!
"hello (on the phone)"
"long time no see! (casual)"
"it's been a while! (respectful)"
"I was about to text you"
"I was just about to call you now"
"it's been ages, why don't we meet up?"
"why don't we meet up for coffee or something?"
"sounds good!"
"this weekend is a long weekend, isn't it?"
"is there anywhere you want to go?"
"is there something you want to do?"
"I want to eat something delicious"
"where should we meet up?"
"are you free now?"
"I'm not free at all"
"I have plans"
"because I'm a popular person"
"come on, I'm joking"
"what should we do?"
"will the weather be alright? (casual)"
Stuff to do with Friends
"let's go cherry blossom veiwing"
"have you been cherry blossom viewing yet this year?"
"I haven't been yet"
"have you seen the baby panda yet?"
"I haven't seen it yet"
"perfect timing!"
"I saw it last week, actually"
"cute"
"it was very cute"
"it wasn't that cute"
"I'm holding a birthday party next week"
"please make sure you come"
"happy birthday (casual)"
"let's sing till the morning"
"let's party tonight!"
"it's all-you-can-drink"
"I'm completely drunk"
Greet like locals!
"bye! (to someone who is leaving)"
"I'm home!"
"welcome! (in a store)"
Work Hard, Play Hard
"hello (between colleagues)"
"what company is it?"
"it's a company that makes games"
"it's a job to help people"
"it's a satisfying job"
"from when?"
"how long have you been working?"
"for four years"
"how did it all begin?"
"I changed jobs seven years ago"
"bright / uplifting"
"it's an uplifting and fun workplace"
"strict"
"a CEO"
"she is a free and funny CEO"
"there are many business trips"
"I can go to many different countries"
"the pay isn't bad either"
"I want to start a company in Japan in the future"
"I am studying Japanese for that"
"I was accidentally late for an important meeting"
"just between me and you"
"there is a boss I hate"
"come on, bow properly"
"I'm stressed out"
"I can't wait for payday"
"do you want to go for a drink after work?"
"let's go for a karaoke to let off steam"
"work hard, play hard"
"it’s important to clearly separate work and private life"
"you are not living to work"
"you are working to live"
My First Love
"my heart is aching"
"my heart won't stop pounding"
"I have never felt this way before"
"maybe that is love"
"there is someone I like"
"what's your type?"
"I like someone who is super muscular"
"I am cuter, aren't I?"
"you are better-looking than him"
"a smile"
"a charming smile"
"a beautiful heart"
"I love you (casual)"
"I love him more than you do"
"we are rivals"
"where did you meet?"
"it was love at first sight"
"my love is unrequited"
"it's not a mutual love ... yet"
"I haven't told that person I love him/her yet"
"those two are going out"
"I'm serious"
"to get married"
"we want to get married in the future"
"I proposed on a beach"
"what did you say when you proposed?"
"can we hold hands?"
"I love you more than anyone else in the world"
"delighted"
"what happened? (casual)"
"my boyfriend dumped me"
"we broke up"
"sad"
"I'm feeling lonely"
"be happy!"
"you deserve someone much kinder"
"someone like me"
Vocab Booster: Easy as 1, 2, 3!
"one, two, three, woo!"
Falling in Love
"generous / kind"