In the lead up to our trip, we have started to learn some very basic Japanese, keeping it to the most commonly used words and phrases.
With the help of the ‘uTalk Go’ app, our list is continuously growing as we dedicate moments during the day to memorise and improve our pronunciation.
So far our list of words includes the following:
| Kon-nichiwa | Hello |
| Hai | Yes |
| Ie | No |
| Kekkodesu | No thanks |
| Onegaishimasu | Please |
| Arigatogozaimasu | Thank you |
| Domo Arigatogazaimasu | Thank you very much |
| Do itashimashite | You’re welcome |
| Kohiwo kudasai | I’d like a coffee please |
| Birua nihai kudasai | Two beers, please |
| Densha | Train |
| Eki | Train station |
| Kuko | Airport |
| Hoteru | Hotel |
| Kuruma | Car |
| Basu | Bus |
| Denwa | Telephone |
| Sumimasen | Excuse me |
| Nanji desuka | What’s the time? |
| Moichido ittekuremasuka | Could you repeat that? |
| Mosukoshi yukkuri haashitekudasai | Please speak more slowly |
| Wakarimasen | I don’t understand |
| Gomen-nasai | Sorry |
| Toirewa dokodesuka | Where is the toilet? |
| Joshitoire | Ladies toilet |
| Danshitoire | Gents toilet |
| Kaiganwa dokodesuka | Where is the beach? |
| Ginkowa dokodesuka | Where is the bank? |
| Byoin | Hospital |
| Kaiten | Open |
| Heiten | Closed |
| Korewa ikuradesuka | How much does it cost? |
| Irasshaimase | Welcome |
| Ohayogozaimasu | Hello |
| Kombonwa | Hello |
| Oyasuminasai | Goodnight |
| Sayonara | Goodbye |
| Chizu | Map |
| Hidari | Left |
| Migi | Right |
| Gyunyu | Milk |