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30 Japanese Phrases for Everyday Conversation
23 May 2026 · Mozhippattru Japanese Language School
These everyday phrases cover most common situations. Learn them and you can handle daily life in Japanese.
Getting by
- すみません — excuse me / sorry
- 大丈夫です — I'm okay / it's fine
- わかりました / わかりません — I understand / I don't understand
- もう一度お願いします — once more, please
- ゆっくり話してください — please speak slowly
Shopping & eating
- いくらですか — how much is it?
- これをください — I'll take this
- おすすめは何ですか — what do you recommend?
- お会計をお願いします — the bill, please
Getting help
- トイレはどこですか — where is the toilet?
- 助けてください — please help
- 英語を話せますか — can you speak English?
Keep a short list on your phone and use a few each day — they become automatic fast.
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