What is this Japanese travel phrases section?
Japan is one of the most popular overseas travel destinations in the world. This section covers 8 situations you'll actually run into on a trip โ airport immigration, hotel check-in, restaurants, shopping, public transportation, tourist sites, emergencies, and basic greetings โ with short, practical phrases you can use right away, each paired with romanized (romaji) pronunciation.
How is "Today's Situation" chosen?
The "Today's Situation" section above automatically shows a different situation each day based on the date. Reviewing just one situation per day makes it easy to build up your phrasebook without feeling overwhelmed. Once you've learned today's phrases, feel free to tap through "Browse by situation" below to study more.
A note on pronunciation
The romanized pronunciation guide is a simple aid to help you read the phrases aloud, and it can't perfectly capture things like long vowel sounds or natural Japanese intonation. For the most accurate pronunciation, tap the speaker button to listen to the audio as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know hiragana or kanji to use this?
Not at all. Every phrase here comes with its meaning and a romanized pronunciation guide, so you can communicate just by reading the romanization aloud. In an actual situation, it also helps to simply point at the Japanese text and show it to the other person.
Is the romanization here 100% accurate?
It's a simplified guide designed to be easy to read at a glance, so it doesn't fully capture long vowels or natural intonation. Use the speaker button whenever you want to double-check the actual pronunciation.