Japan Tourists: DON'T Waste time: Learn these 16 EASY JAPANESE Phrases

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  • Опубликовано: 13 янв 2025

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  • @NinjaMonkeyguy
    @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад +10

    Support Drew: donorbox.org/lung-cancer-fight-2024
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    • @theknightswhosay
      @theknightswhosay 9 месяцев назад

      I just got back from my trip on Thursday (Friday in japan). Why couldn’t you have posted this video a couple of weeks sooner?

    • @mindysmom6132
      @mindysmom6132 8 месяцев назад

      Nathan…..Thank you so very much for sharing this link! ❤

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@mindysmom6132 He's my friend and I will continue to support him as much as I can :)

  • @Tokyodrew
    @Tokyodrew 9 месяцев назад +60

    Hey, I know that guy @4:23 lol Thanks bro for having me in the video! Great video for tourists for sure!

    • @klausklausi7484
      @klausklausi7484 9 месяцев назад +1

      Get well

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      Some of my highlights of this trip was hanging out with you! Domo 😉

  • @kevlarcardhouse252
    @kevlarcardhouse252 9 месяцев назад +12

    So glad you covered "a little" and "do you understand". I like to always speak the niceties of the local language of places I'm traveling, but it sometimes runs the risk of them thinking I'm fluent and I need a way to back out quickly LOL.

  • @OrientalPearl
    @OrientalPearl 9 месяцев назад +7

    I always look forward to your visits to Japan. See you next time 😊

  • @mnemonic8757
    @mnemonic8757 7 месяцев назад +39

    As a tourist, the most frequently used phrase in Japanese was probably buying tickets to temples and gardens: chiketto ichimai(1), nimai(2), sammai(3) kudasai. It worked smoothly 100% times.

  • @jimross7648
    @jimross7648 9 месяцев назад +39

    A great video. I knew about 50% of these, and wish I'd known the other 50%. The only thing I would add is " Kore wa Ikura desu ka?" How much is this. Japanese businesses are pretty good about displaying prices, but not always. Life get's easier when you know and understand basic Japanese words and phrases.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад +3

      thanks jim for the additional recommended phrase :)

    • @MetaphoricalMusic
      @MetaphoricalMusic 8 месяцев назад +1

      and then he would respond with japanese numbers?! xD what would the next tip for that?

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 месяцев назад

      @@MetaphoricalMusic this is true

    • @MetaphoricalMusic
      @MetaphoricalMusic 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy Next week, I'll be in Japan, and I wanted to express how much your video has helped me.

    • @fourthfret926
      @fourthfret926 17 дней назад +1

      @@MetaphoricalMusic bro, exactly. I tried this phrase on my first trip to Japan years ago and never did it again 😂

  • @coolbrotherf127
    @coolbrotherf127 9 месяцев назад +20

    I've been studying Japanese for a bit now and I'm proud that I was able to recognize all of these words and phrases. I got to take the small victories because there's always way more to learn.

  • @1Saburo
    @1Saburo 23 дня назад +1

    I love that you put examples and even with an english accent to show us that its okay to have an accent as long as you can speak clearly. Loved this 🤙

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  23 дня назад

      thats because I dont really speak Japanese haha

  • @theknightswhosay
    @theknightswhosay 9 месяцев назад +6

    10:58 After a suitable greeting, I prefer to ask in English. They’ll usually slightly smile and say something like “a little bit” and then understand you just fine as long as you’re asking a normal tourist or shopper question. I didn’t try to ask about quantum physics. But it’s much less off-putting than just speaking English to them and assuming they understand.

  • @Wallywood11
    @Wallywood11 3 дня назад

    I love the fact that they use real life examples! Great video!!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @404notfound.....
    @404notfound..... 9 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent!!! Thank you for this!!! 👍🏼 😊 🇨🇦

  • @app321
    @app321 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      thanks for the donation :) I'm glad you found the video useful!

  • @diamonddoom1538
    @diamonddoom1538 8 месяцев назад +8

    I'm going to write the phrases I see helpful to me on index cards and study before my trip to Japan in June

  • @amandapatton3194
    @amandapatton3194 9 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you! So many helpful phrases I haven't seen on other videos.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад +2

      yes.. I agree, these come up so often but are overlooked

  • @drit84
    @drit84 8 месяцев назад +6

    Currently in Japan and this video is the single most useful and helpful video I saved. Moreover, local really appreciate the effort. I’ve written down this small vocabulary and been using it all the time. Thank you so much you two! Much love!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 месяцев назад

      Thats awesome (that you are in Japan) and that the video was useful!

  • @sakan7150
    @sakan7150 9 месяцев назад +94

    The word "domo" is somewhat lacking in politeness. It tends to be used primarily by older men. "Arigatou gozaimasu" or simply "arigatou" would be more appropriate expressions of gratitude.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад +1

      it really does depend on the situation but yep

    • @shpeen8835
      @shpeen8835 9 месяцев назад

      I don't hear it much anymore

    • @mihi359
      @mihi359 8 месяцев назад +24

      Nah he is right, please pin a comment telling people not to say domo…its going to come off so bad in 99% of situations

    • @mikatu
      @mikatu 7 месяцев назад +1

      easy, use domo arigatou!

    • @JohnM...
      @JohnM... 7 месяцев назад +4

      Or ‘arigataidesu’ = I’m grateful.

  • @robsonwong6634
    @robsonwong6634 3 месяца назад +2

    I have been following “Oriental Pearl” for a while now and enjoyed her videos.
    Thank you for sharing these phrases. Traveling to Japan often for work, these phrases made my life so much easier.
    Arigatō Gozaimasu!!!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  3 месяца назад

      Wonderful! I’m glad you could use them!

  • @Al-df7np
    @Al-df7np 4 месяца назад +1

    Hitting Japan in a weeks time for the first time and this is the best clip I've come across. Thanks to you both.

  • @siobhanrose1680
    @siobhanrose1680 7 месяцев назад +4

    Fantastic video, am watching daily, to try to get the simple travel phrases down, before I head to Japan in August, very helpful. Thank you. Also, this time around 10th + watch, I noticed your shirt collar is tucked in and now it’s all I can see lol.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  7 месяцев назад

      OH boy yes!! i saw that and i DIED lol

    • @Al-df7np
      @Al-df7np 4 месяца назад

      Now I'm seeing it too!

  • @kizuna2002
    @kizuna2002 9 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve been watching your videos the last few days preparing for my visit this summer and they are sooo helpful! Thank you sooo much 💪🏻☺️

  • @32178666
    @32178666 9 месяцев назад +2

    This was an awesome video Thanks!!

  • @juliabysshe
    @juliabysshe 7 месяцев назад +2

    So much more useful than other basic phrases videos! Thank you!

  • @estrafalario5612
    @estrafalario5612 8 месяцев назад +2

    11:35 (1) it's a really good point making the distinction with the two possible questions.
    Another point I listened to in another video: let's use really simplified English (almost broken) if they say that they just speak "a little". Of course this goes with any "Native vs. Foreigner language interaction".
    That #1 tip goes in clear contradiction to the tip of your friend at 4:35, leading to the... "So they think that you speak Japanese better than you really do". That's one of the last things you want to while speaking a very very basic level of a language.
    What you really want is to make them understand that you may understand many very simple standard sentences or single words but clearly NOT complete paragraphs...the opposite creates frustration on both sides.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 месяцев назад

      This is true, frustrations can happen easily

  • @gailcrockett9883
    @gailcrockett9883 9 месяцев назад +1

    Very very good useful important information regarding words to learn that are spoken everyday.
    Thank you both!

  • @Omni0404
    @Omni0404 8 месяцев назад +1

    I'm glad you brought up 分かります at the end, but it's also really versatile like 大丈夫. If someone says "It'll be a few minutes." - 分かります. Or if they say "No pictures!" - 分かります. I could literally think of examples all day lol

    • @PBPkitty
      @PBPkitty 7 месяцев назад

      Thanks!

  • @twifosp
    @twifosp 9 месяцев назад +1

    What an awesome video. I was looking for something like this before my trip last month. There are a few sort of okay videos, that focus on tourist phrases, but I think this was much better than the rest. I tried to learn a little (Duolingo, etc.) before coming, but really, I didn't need to know any Japanese. I mainly want to know a little to respect their language and culture, but knowing a bunch of words I'll never use is less helpful than a handful of words I'll use frequently. I'll practice these for next time.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад +2

      Although there is so much more that could be learned, I honestly think these are very useful!

  • @backintheclay
    @backintheclay 9 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic segment! I usually add o to kudasai, the make it a bit more polite "okudosai" so it was strange just hearing kudosai alone. Sometimes you can add the o to toilee to make it honorable. LOL! I am already subscribed to Oriental Pearl and always check out her new videos.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      Oriental Pearl's language skills are inspiring but she works SO HARD! people dont see that side

  • @derekkozel
    @derekkozel 4 месяца назад +1

    This video was really helpful. It would be really helpful to have all the phrases summarized at the end so we could have a screenshot to refer back to!

  • @mindysmom6132
    @mindysmom6132 8 месяцев назад +1

    Nathan and Alyssa……I absolutely LOVE this video! I’m fluent in understanding Japanese, and can speak enough to get around. With that being said, there are a few words that I definitely learned today, so domo arigatou for doing this for us!

  • @whushaw
    @whushaw 9 месяцев назад

    All these surivval phrases will be very helpful! What an awesome collab 💜

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      yes! I love working with inspiring people

  • @_nihongo_jouzu_
    @_nihongo_jouzu_ 9 месяцев назад +2

    Very helpful, you could add more to the convenience store interactions like asking to microwave your food

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      That's a great idea for maybe some future content :)

  • @phenthropa
    @phenthropa 10 дней назад

    very useful

  • @mrssunnyside1711
    @mrssunnyside1711 8 месяцев назад +1

    Once again, a SUPERB video!!! Thank you so much Nathan! Just when one wonders how on earth you always find such useful topics you come out with such a pearl! I will certainly ask all first time travellers to Japan to watch this! I agree with all of these! I wish I had known even half of these when I started visiting Japan. Humble thanks once again 🙏🥰🙏!!!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 месяцев назад

      My pleasure! I think it should be useful!

  • @8bitmariogaming
    @8bitmariogaming 9 месяцев назад +1

    Going to Japan for the first time next month, and got a few new phrases from your video that I've never seen recommended in other similar videos, so arigatou gozaimasu!

  • @iceeonyoutube
    @iceeonyoutube 9 месяцев назад +1

    i love this. Good job man ❤

  • @darrincooper1318
    @darrincooper1318 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video , very happy I found you channel gonna binge watch before going to Osaka

  • @breezeh1127
    @breezeh1127 9 месяцев назад +1

    Very good video❤ This was super helpful 💜

  • @DeclanDeclan-iq3bx
    @DeclanDeclan-iq3bx 2 месяца назад

    Get well soon Drew!!!

  • @kristinjacobsen3417
    @kristinjacobsen3417 4 месяца назад

    I appreciate these language videos! Thank you both.
    And thanks to other commenters who also have helpful tips.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  4 месяца назад +1

      its always worth reading those comments huh!

  • @ancientmage2669
    @ancientmage2669 9 месяцев назад +1

    Love it! I feel more encourage now to keep studying 😊 been on it for almost a year and I think it's such a neat language and culture to learn about. I am like obsessed studying almost daily😂 but being bilingual has helped me alot. Thank you for this, it's super helpful 😊Gambate❤

  • @lydiebuffa5233
    @lydiebuffa5233 8 месяцев назад

    Hello from France. Thanks for this video, very useful to learn a bunch of basic phrases. It will help me for my next trip .

  • @edwin.everywhere
    @edwin.everywhere 6 месяцев назад

    This was a great video guys. Thank you very much. I’m heading to Japan with my parents in a couple of days and all of these tips are super useful.

  • @k241172k
    @k241172k 6 месяцев назад

    excellent video!!!!thank you!!!!...........especially about wc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ZoeBraniganPipe
    @ZoeBraniganPipe 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video- this and a few others which we have used to help us learn some traveller lingo for our upcoming North-South trip. Awesome stuff and congrats on you successful channel ❤

  • @enderx5
    @enderx5 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this video. This really is a lifesaver in my first trip to Japan. "Eigo wakarimasuka" definitively saved me a lot!!! ❤🎉

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  5 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @enderx5
      @enderx5 5 месяцев назад

      ​@NinjaMonkeyguy you got yourself a subscriber my friend! I'm right now in kyoto trying to use your videos for my vacation 🎉

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@enderx5 awesome!! how is it going?!

    • @enderx5
      @enderx5 5 месяцев назад

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy all good. Got lost a bit in the shinkansen, but worked out with the help of a nice lady. 😄

  • @annaguettabi3974
    @annaguettabi3974 6 месяцев назад

    Finally I found a great useful video! Thank you!

  • @jennesont4791
    @jennesont4791 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you!

  • @johnnyhadji7841
    @johnnyhadji7841 7 месяцев назад +1

    Pearl , thanks! Best info

  • @johnnacke4134
    @johnnacke4134 9 месяцев назад

    Thank You for the helpful hints…. My wife and I will be visiting Japan this coming summer. I have been studying nihonho for 5 months, and will continue even beyond the trip. Now, if I try to engage in a Japanese conversation, they will answer me… and that’s a problem. So O think I will stay with your recommendations…😂

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      hey! haha.. enjoy your language journey! dont be shy! :) hehe

  • @leroyybrown
    @leroyybrown 6 месяцев назад

    I’m thinking my Japan holiday will be a “cerebral” experience. Definitely a hands on experience.

  • @Nelsea7190
    @Nelsea7190 9 месяцев назад

    travelling this coming wednesday and i really got slack in practicing japanese even 1-2 month prior. some old knowledge did return but not all of it. im sure some refreshing will do well enough

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      yep! .. these words come up on the daily!

  • @roldansalalila6544
    @roldansalalila6544 4 месяца назад

    VERY HELPFUL...

  • @tonyharmon3156
    @tonyharmon3156 9 месяцев назад

    I enjoyed this video😊

  • @7S5y3X.0th
    @7S5y3X.0th 4 месяца назад

    This is awesome 👍

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  4 месяца назад

      glad you like! did you see part 2? ruclips.net/video/vhXEoywq7Zk/видео.htmlsi=krt3TYLKSKeZ7lQu

  • @ldballoon4
    @ldballoon4 7 месяцев назад

    Well done , more like this please 😊

  • @WanderingFreeTV
    @WanderingFreeTV 8 месяцев назад

    You both are awesome thanks for your tips

  • @StormbringerT54
    @StormbringerT54 9 месяцев назад

    Could’ve done with some of those a few weeks ago! 😂 just returned a few days ago from a 3 week trip, I knew some, but forgot them in anxiety and others were new. But I was able to understand what they were talking about, many do understand your English but unsure what to say back except basic words.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад +1

      yea understanding and speaking.. two different things :)

  • @axios101
    @axios101 9 месяцев назад

    Nice and very useful!!!!!!

  • @RUMNIAH
    @RUMNIAH 6 месяцев назад

    Great tips thanks

  • @OvOraji
    @OvOraji 5 месяцев назад

    Goingin 2 weeks! this has helped a lot!

  • @Tendangan-Matahari
    @Tendangan-Matahari 7 месяцев назад +2

    i have watched more than around 30 videos 'good phrase' in youtube., for me. This video is THE BEST and most practical in a good scenario. Plus you have added the real situation. what a gem! I love it. Just to add a suggestion. Please make a video when dining goes wrong. for example "wrong order" or "when your bill is wrong" or "you food has not arrived" or "you lost your phone" since I could not find anywhere . again. Thank you so much.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  7 месяцев назад

      thanks for the feedback! My friend @oriental Pearl is the real gem here :) I hope to convince her to make more with me haha

  • @magicsheepmom7790
    @magicsheepmom7790 9 месяцев назад

    Super helpful for my upcoming visit to Japan. Thanks!

  • @seriouslywhatever1031
    @seriouslywhatever1031 8 месяцев назад

    Great video! Very helpful thank you!

  • @themagicbeanbag
    @themagicbeanbag 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video as always

  • @chicaco302
    @chicaco302 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome video!

  • @torakwarius
    @torakwarius 9 месяцев назад

    Great video, I enjoy both of your channels. Excellent advice. If all goes, I shall be using those phrases next month - after golden week though ;)

  • @exuae1
    @exuae1 9 месяцев назад

    this is a very helpful video

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you think so! what would be the top phrase/word?

    • @exuae1
      @exuae1 9 месяцев назад

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy all helpfull ,how about to add when you want to leave the train or bus and there is crowds so you want to say excuse me I want to leave or make way for me to leave ,sumemasen .... somothing (I usually just say sumemasen )

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      yes always more to add!

  • @junxu147
    @junxu147 7 месяцев назад

    Such a wonderful video! Thank you!

  • @pytube777
    @pytube777 5 месяцев назад +39

    My hesitation in speaking Japanese is once you say or ask something in Japanese, they will say or answer back and you have no clue what they said.

    • @SlapStyleAnims
      @SlapStyleAnims 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@pytube777 I feel the same way 😅

    • @2000Renegade
      @2000Renegade 4 месяца назад

      Yeah same

    • @kristinjacobsen3417
      @kristinjacobsen3417 4 месяца назад +2

      I think even if you stumble at that point, the courtesy of trying in Japanese is good

  • @MissBlackFry
    @MissBlackFry 3 месяца назад

    These are many of the basic words I try to learn in the language of the country I am visiting and my next trip is Japan!! Perfect!
    One question tho, how do you say "I am allergic to peanuts?"

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  3 месяца назад +1

      I found this to help digjapan.travel/en/blog/id=11232

  • @stephaniegrady8
    @stephaniegrady8 8 месяцев назад +2

    I lived in Osaka in the 80’s. ❤❤❤

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 месяцев назад +1

      wow how was it?

    • @stephaniegrady8
      @stephaniegrady8 8 месяцев назад

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy my first year was challenging but I gradually became accustomed to the Japanese way of life. Osaka is a great place to visit.

  • @shiatstorm2866
    @shiatstorm2866 Месяц назад

    Big fan of the transition music

  • @condorheroes7728
    @condorheroes7728 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome vid and really helpful tips tysm! 🙏

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      Happy to help! Oriental Pearl is a big part!

  • @ianmarkham149
    @ianmarkham149 9 месяцев назад +1

    A - I think I'll watch this every day for the next 4 weeks before I go on 9th May.
    B - Couldn't you find a mirror or shop window to check your jacket collar before you started recording? 🤣

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      B: I KNOW!! .. I was horrified when i was editing but youre only the first to comment (after 4000+ views) so not to noticeable haha .. hopefully the content will be good enough to ignore the jacket lol :)

    • @heythave
      @heythave 9 месяцев назад

      @@NinjaMonkeyguyYou could have said it was to avoid the slight flapping wind sound on the microphone.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      @@heythave no need for excuses.. I believe in owning my mistakes and making it a learning point ;) but ye.. how did you know? 😅

  • @CH-xs6si
    @CH-xs6si 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks! it was fun to put this one together!

  • @jisnudeepmandal
    @jisnudeepmandal 9 месяцев назад

    Really helpful video

  • @9OClockRant
    @9OClockRant 9 месяцев назад

    Yay! Two of my favourite Japanese! 😉

  • @stellajillan
    @stellajillan 8 месяцев назад

    Great video ❤

  • @axios101
    @axios101 9 месяцев назад

    For restaurants is "kyou no osusume nan desu ka?" also good?

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад +1

      if you already learnt that then fine.. after all osusume is the key word there

    • @axios101
      @axios101 9 месяцев назад

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy The key point of the video is "terrific" in the meaning that points out the right "method": to be able to manage and make both yourself and the Japanese person somewhat at ease.... also showing the good will to learn some basic japanese is important!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад +1

      @@axios101 thanks so much :) ultimately if you can communicate your point you’ve succeeded right?

  • @JohnM...
    @JohnM... 7 месяцев назад +1

    For #2, use ‘shoushou omachi kudasai’ - it’s much more polite.
    Hanasemasuka = CAN you
    Hanashimasuka = do you.

  • @hex5452
    @hex5452 9 месяцев назад +1

    I have two questions. How do you say, "four people" in Japanese. And what do I say if I don't want a plastic bag at the 7-Eleven?
    Thanks!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      三人 = san nin = 3 people
      四人= yonin = 4 people
      五人= go nin = 5 people

    • @stephaniegrady8
      @stephaniegrady8 8 месяцев назад

      Kekko desu

  • @Chanamania
    @Chanamania 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! Been following for years. One question for "2 people", which is correct pronunciation? I noticed you said "fu-tari" at 2:41. But before that you both pronounced it "sh-tari" and Google does that also. Please help. Thank you! Keep up the great videos and positive messages 👍

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад +2

      mmm considering my channel is not really language based I guess it's that they are both FU sounds but when said fast it can come across as SH sound? this is my best guess?

    • @Chanamania
      @Chanamania 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy thanks!

    • @SelcraigClimbs
      @SelcraigClimbs 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy ya, from my limited understanding when speaking at a normal/faster pace "う/u" vowels are often devoiced. Thus "FUtari" becomes "F' tari"

    • @Chanamania
      @Chanamania 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@SelcraigClimbs thank you very much!

  • @bobbylopez581
    @bobbylopez581 5 месяцев назад

    Is there a similar video for Korean?

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  5 месяцев назад

      Not at the moment but check out oriental pearls channel!

  • @behindDkeys
    @behindDkeys 5 месяцев назад

    so when they say chotto matte kudasai, do you then go back out and wait outside?

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  5 месяцев назад

      That means wait a moment, so, in that case she said it and there was no real space to wait inside so we waited outside

  • @dindi380
    @dindi380 9 месяцев назад

    She is my language idol. ❤ how i wish i can be like Oriental pearl

  • @gidiess7880
    @gidiess7880 3 месяца назад +1

    Who is that woman in the video with you? You tagged the guy who was in it for 15 seconds but no links to her channel. I know she's named in the video but it'd be nice to tap and go to her channel rather than having to search for her.

  • @arthurdanielles4784
    @arthurdanielles4784 8 месяцев назад +1

    When I was in the far east - on a regular basis, I used to adopt the CARD system. You put on them the most common phrases etc and instead of trying to get them to understand you vocally.. just show them the relevant card! IT WORKED 90% of the time. ALSO stop thinking that you have to make full sentences etc KEEP your requests/queries SIMPLE! Can I have somefried chicken with rice ... NOO Please, fried chicken, rice.in THEIR language and that included certain symbols to make things short, sweet and SIMPLE. Most local people have short names for what they order on a regular basis NOT over CONVULUTED !!

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 месяцев назад

      agree.. there's a difference between speaking and communicating

  • @TkyoSam
    @TkyoSam 9 месяцев назад

    This guy is bad ass 😂🎉. Based Alyssa 🎊

  • @BROOKS39
    @BROOKS39 5 месяцев назад

    I’m totally confused by the counting? Is it ichi, Hitori or Hitotsu?? 😤

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  5 месяцев назад

      counting changes depending on the object.. its complicated in this video we go over people

  • @ezrasanmiguel9472
    @ezrasanmiguel9472 8 месяцев назад

    Diuuuuuuuuude I love oriental Pearl lol

  • @orlandoperez2156
    @orlandoperez2156 9 месяцев назад

    Kansha mōshiagemasu. 🙏

  • @geralt7144
    @geralt7144 9 месяцев назад +4

    Understanding is not really the problem. It's the masks. They sound so muffled in the store they need to repeat the questions 😅

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      yea this can sometimes the the case good point :)

  • @mmarrkasdfghjkl
    @mmarrkasdfghjkl 9 месяцев назад

    Goated video

  • @ReoMaynard
    @ReoMaynard 5 месяцев назад +8

    Dude's collar is messed up

  • @K.Keyumars
    @K.Keyumars 8 месяцев назад +1

    Uh, so how do you say four people?

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 месяцев назад +5

      yo-nin (4 people), “go-nin” (5 people), “roku-nin” (6 people)

  • @enfieldlover8145
    @enfieldlover8145 7 месяцев назад

    osusume is dangerous :)))) assuming you want a suggestion but how would i know what they are replying to me. and if i say hai to their osusume - the possible regional octopus delicacy would not be touch by me :( and now you gotta fight the 'culinary insult' issue if you don't eat it :)))) learn 'chicken' in japanese when you have to be 100% safe

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  7 месяцев назад

      haha yes.. Learning what you are comfortable with is an easy win.. but if you truly wanna experience real local food.. you might be in for a treat or not .. lol

  • @himajinkazutaka98
    @himajinkazutaka98 8 месяцев назад

    Challenges common to immigrants from all countries.
    It is natural to strictly abide by the laws, customs, and manners of a foreign country.
    When spending time in a foreign country, it is sometimes important to let go of your personal preferences and religious values.
    Please prepare a translation app for the language of your destination.
    Currently in Japan, troubles caused by Kurdish refugees have become a social problem.
    They are trying to impose their rules on Japan, just like the US government.
    If such things increase, we can only see a future in which strict restrictions and laws are imposed on refugees, immigrants, and travelers.

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  8 месяцев назад

      interesting never knew anything about the Kurdish

  • @clarisakakimoto
    @clarisakakimoto 9 месяцев назад

    I just smile
    Oh my god it's not easy😅☺️

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  9 месяцев назад

      smiling really is a universal language

    • @clarisakakimoto
      @clarisakakimoto 9 месяцев назад

      @@NinjaMonkeyguy yes actually June visit Japan just 10 days but 😅problem no idea how speak Japanese although my husband speak here language japanese my daughter know some but zero only I can do keep Smile even don't know only experience what's japan place is it☺️hope theres some japanese know speak English especially doing sales I hope so☺️🙏

  • @lostforrest1809
    @lostforrest1809 2 месяца назад

    The collllaaarrrrrr

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  2 месяца назад

      I know!! I wish I had a production team to tell me these things when i film haha.. maybe in the future, Hope the info was still useful

  • @jbb8261
    @jbb8261 4 месяца назад

    Noooo on domo 😮

    • @NinjaMonkeyguy
      @NinjaMonkeyguy  4 месяца назад +1

      mmm it can be useful, depending on the situation ofcourse