Useful Japanese Phrases for Tourists
The sakura flower, or Japanese cherry blossom, is considered Japan’s unofficial national flower and has been admired by visitors from across the globe for its beauty. They are so captivating that thousands of tourists travel to Japan every year during the spring season to get a glimpse of the spectacle of the trees blooming with these pink or white flowers.
If you are interested in seeing Japan’s famous cherry blossoms in 2018, here are some useful Japanese phrases for tourists.
- ありがとうございます (arigatou gozaimasu) Thank you
- すみません (sumimasen) Excuse me.
- わかりません (wakarimasen) I don’t understand.
- 元気です(genki desu) I am fine
- いくらですか(ikura desu ka) How much is it?
- 大丈夫ですか(daijoubu desu ka) Are you OK?
- 大丈夫 (daijoubu) It’s all right
- お早うございます (Ohayo Gozaimasu) Good morning
- 英語を話せますか (eigo o hanasemasu ka) Can you speak English?
- お元気ですか (O-genki desu ka.) How are you?
- さようなら(Sayonara) Good bye
You only need a few useful Japanese expressions to understand how much your experience and enjoyment of Japan changes when you speak the local language!
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Additional information if you are planning to visit Japan during the cherry blossom season: Japanese Cherry Blossom Forecast -2018