Just as long as you remember the polite versions. Characters in anime usually drop off the polite bit, eg. Arigato instead of arigatogozaimasu. Whenever in doubt, use the longer version
@@zareien2290 Doesn't really matter too much so long as it isnt a very formal situation like in a business meeting and especially not as a tourist. They'll just be happy that you're not speaking english.
@@BusterBossJR Well actually 🤓 When a foreigner speaks japanese they get a system error in their brains Almost every foreigner RUclipsr from Japan says that
Sumimasen is also really helpful for the train/subway/bus! If you need to get through or get off and there are people in your way, just say "sumimasen," and people will literally part like the red sea and let you get through (if it's not packed like sardines, granted 🤣)
@@candidapple Same, I was visibly lost in Shinjuku and this dude in a kimono walked me all the way to the station I was looking for, which was like a mile away
I survived on "____ wa doko deska?" That phrase saved my butt time and time again. Asking for directions or where something is helped more times than I can count.
Haha went to Japan in April and these were the only Japanese words I needed, people there are so helpful and kind to foreigners. I hope I can go back one day.
me too!! i've been on a different app learning it but i'll never get tired of the feeling of recognising stuff that i didn't know, like, two weeks ago :') progress feels great tbh. good luck with your duolingo lessons!!
duolingo doesnt teach you about some basic concepts, so make sure to use other sources even if they are just the internet. example, duo didnt even teach me about particles and it make structuring basic sentences really hard!
I just came back from 9 days in Japan, first time ever!! For everyone, other than the bathroom phrase, I literally used the other 4 phrases EVERYDAY!! As Taiwanese-American, this video was very helpful. Thank you!
I've had it where I've said "Toire" by the time I said that they knew what I wanted. It helped that I had a panic in my voice too. I've also pulled up a picture, pointed to it, and said "Kore wa arimasu ka" essentially "Do you have this".
Ha ha ha, If you understand what they are saying you will know if they are being polite or not. They can also say what sounds like kind words but is really an insult.
she broke up with her boyfriend so she was busy finding another tall white skin colored eyed foreigner. She always has time to rejet those good hearted asian guys and non-white foreigners though! So dont you worry!
@@xuehua__ Eh, I don't think this is necessarily right. "Kudasai" is often used (at work/school, for example) to make requests that are really more like diplomatically phrased orders by people who have authority over you. As in, ~te kudasai (please [do this thing]). So I think you need to be a bit more careful when using it, particularly with strangers. If anything, onegaishimasu has the more "begging" quality to it, at least as far as I understand it (I'm not a native speaker, either), whereas kudasai makes the request a bit more assertively. Then there's douzo, which is "please" in the sense of inviting something you're pretty sure they want to do anyway (as in "please go ahead," "please make yourself comfortable," and so on).
They are both used for making a request and are _usually interchangeable_ depending on how you use them in a sentence. _Onegaishimasu_ is considered “more polite” but it really depends on the context. Better just search for a more detailed explanation. Try something like “お願いします vs ください” as your search keywords. 💕
@@pokemonpeluchetv yeah I heard that too but looked up average temperatures and I’m ok with it. It’s also a more convenient time for my husband and I to take off from work
It’s “Where’s the toilet?” You need a “the” in there. Preferably though, you might want to say, “Where’s the restroom?” or “Where’s the washroom?” In Japanese too. It’s a bit weird to hear someone ask, “トイレはどこですか？” I’d rather have them say “お手洗いはどこですか？” 💕
You should also be able to count a bit. Not ichi, ni, san, etc. Hitsu, Futatsu (at least). Point at the menu, say Futatsu Onegaishimasu (2 of these please) If you say NI onegashimasu, they will look at you and pretend you speak a language that they never heard. If you say stuff wrong they will NOT understand you. Its a bit ridiculous but just get used to it.
Just btw, one is "Hitotsu" not "Hitsu." Hitotsu (one), Futatsu (two), Mittsu (three), Yottsu (four), Itsutsu (five), Rottsu (six), Nanatsu (seven, this one is actually the same), Yattsu (eight), Kokonotsu (9), and they really don't have one of those for 10 and up. These are really only used for counting dates or certain objects, and do not apply to everything (eg: flat objects late plates or sheets of paper are counted using -mai rather than -tsu). Off the top of my head there is -tsu, -mai, -banme, -ko, -hon, -hiki, -satsu, -dai, -bun/hun, -kai, and -nin. There's waaay more though, all of those are very common and pretty necessary if you go to Japan for an extended period of time. TL;DR One is "Hitotsu" not "Hitsu" and Japanese counting gets pretty convoluted lol
@@savn7628 Ahh you're right, that's my bad. I believe Rottsu is a specific dialect but I don't remember where from (I've had multiple Japanese teachers over the years, so I tend to accidentally use sentences that are a mix of dialects without intending to).
Imagine being at an airport and saying "Toire arimas ka?" So that will better fit in a restaurant or any other establishment. Or simply ask "Toire wa doko?" It is more universally suitable, of course considering there is a toilet at the concerned location.
@@ShinichiKudoQatnip When asking a stranger (which should be obvious in this video), it’s _always_ a good idea to be *polite.* Besides, where in the world “desu ka” is considered to be “too polite”? It’s polite, sure, but it’s not something “too polite”. Something “too polite” would not have “desu” in it.
@@ShinichiKudoQatnip What? What’s Duolingo got to do with anything? If you think being polite is unnecessary, well, that’s up to you. I just thought it’s human decency.
ooo yeah I just got back from Japan and this video popped up. in 15 days I visited Tokyo-Hiroshima-Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe-Tokyo... I am enchanted by Japan, beautiful country and wonderful people. I would move to Japan if I could.
Thank you for this video I learned lot of things in Japanese words I am a new subscriber in your channel what is a very useful videos you're putting thank you😂❤ you're so pretty😊😊
My father, A man of few words was stationed in Japan after the war. I saw his eyes lighten up when he talked a little about the people and beauty there. When he pasted away I know his mind went back to his youth, the people and land of Japan.
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Anime has taught me the basic skills to survive in Japan!
Good to know! 😂
Just as long as you remember the polite versions. Characters in anime usually drop off the polite bit, eg. Arigato instead of arigatogozaimasu. Whenever in doubt, use the longer version
@@zareien2290 Doesn't really matter too much so long as it isnt a very formal situation like in a business meeting and especially not as a tourist. They'll just be happy that you're not speaking english.
@@BusterBossJR Well actually 🤓
When a foreigner speaks japanese they get a system error in their brains
Almost every foreigner RUclipsr from Japan says that
@@f4h5s38 wdym
@@zareien2290 *arigatou-arigatougozaimasu
Finally! A language video that shows how to ask the important question: how to ask where the bathroom is in another country
I rather use the bathroom in the country I am in, thank you
Well tech she told how to ask “do you have a restroom”. To ask where it is you should say “Oterai wa doko desu ka?”
@@84rinne_moo true
@@dontspikemydrink9382 so ur gonna hold it in when ur in another country?
@@bubblegumz3301 no,
Sumimasen is also really helpful for the train/subway/bus! If you need to get through or get off and there are people in your way, just say "sumimasen," and people will literally part like the red sea and let you get through (if it's not packed like sardines, granted 🤣)
@kawaiidesuwa1055 ごめんなさい is usually more for apologizing is it not? I feel like just ごめん would be enough in that situation.
when I visited japan a man from the subway walked me for an hour to my hostel everyone was so lovely
@@candidapple Same, I was visibly lost in Shinjuku and this dude in a kimono walked me all the way to the station I was looking for, which was like a mile away
hhhhhhh like sardine
Gomen is more casual, while sumimasen/suimasen is more versatile @@noahnas1587
I love your content...I'm learning japanese for 3 weeks now and you are such a big help. ありがとうごさいます😊
These are phrases that i know even though i don't travel..... thanks to anime 😂
same bro
Same lmao
Same 😭
wait really? just from anime? Like they say these phrases in Japanese animation?
Your not alone lul
I survived on "____ wa doko deska?" That phrase saved my butt time and time again. Asking for directions or where something is helped more times than I can count.
🚻はどこですか 😊
Wa doko desu ka *
For anyone who goes to the reply section it means “Where is ____?”
Haha went to Japan in April and these were the only Japanese words I needed, people there are so helpful and kind to foreigners. I hope I can go back one day.
hm, i've heard very different.
You can also add "toire de nomitai desu kara" before saying "toire arimasu ka" to make it extra polite.
@diyambarcil2310okay just let people travel and have fun it doesn't really matter
@@unknownjvkxwell hearing things on the internet are usually different from experiencing them irl..
@@Baryccyondamn I actually went there last week and people were especially cold towards me Japan is not as godly as u think
Thank you 🙏 I’ve been trying to learn Japanese through text books but it’s so. Nice to have audible responses
I like how simple you keep your videos. Quick and informative. Could've made use of them before going to Japan a long time ago xD
I was just in Japan 🇯🇵 during Christmas visiting a couple churches with our ministry and I definitely learned a few of these while I was there ! Haha
Jesus loves you!!!
This might be the best teaching video I've ever seen, that's enough to atleast get by for a day or two with not much else. 10/10
JAPAN IS TOP! ASIA PROUD!😊
This is…. Actually very helpful. Screw duolingo, I’m just gonna go through this channel
I've used your videos quite a lot when I was in Japan these last weeks. Super useful. Thanks!
I’ve been taking lessons on Duolingo and now I can actually recognize some of the hiragana now and it makes me weirdly happy
Same!! I was surprised that I could read it hiragana
Saaame
me too!! i've been on a different app learning it but i'll never get tired of the feeling of recognising stuff that i didn't know, like, two weeks ago :') progress feels great tbh. good luck with your duolingo lessons!!
duolingo made learning Hiragana so much easier.
duolingo doesnt teach you about some basic concepts, so make sure to use other sources even if they are just the internet. example, duo didnt even teach me about particles and it make structuring basic sentences really hard!
You are my rescue with these videos, despite preparing for japan its a completely different experience , these help a lot
I love your content!
You make it so easy to learn basic Japanese phrases, lots of love and support to you!!
Arigato gozaimasu!
Arigato gozaimasu ☺️🫶🏻
Love Japan @@NihongoDekita
Japanese language is one of the most difficult contextual languages in the world, however it's so beautiful and I love it!
I just came back from 9 days in Japan, first time ever!! For everyone, other than the bathroom phrase, I literally used the other 4 phrases EVERYDAY!!
As Taiwanese-American, this video was very helpful. Thank you!
I've had it where I've said "Toire" by the time I said that they knew what I wanted. It helped that I had a panic in my voice too.
I've also pulled up a picture, pointed to it, and said "Kore wa arimasu ka" essentially "Do you have this".
I love that she pops in the frame and out quickly. So cute.
You are a great teacher!
I really like Japan because when they talk in Japanese it feels so respectful and polite ❤
Ha ha ha, If you understand what they are saying you will know if they are being polite or not. They can also say what sounds like kind words but is really an insult.
i love how you also explain the grammer-great video thanks!
You made me motivated to learn japanese
Great video. Simple and helpful.
That outro makes me smile every time :D thank you
I never get what yes says at the end 😢
Please do more of this! It's really helpful
So thankful for these videos and your cheeriness! Excited to visit Japan soon!
you're so mesmerizing to watch, and very informative too
Yay! Regular content is back!
she broke up with her boyfriend so she was busy finding another tall white skin colored eyed foreigner. She always has time to rejet those good hearted asian guys and non-white foreigners though! So dont you worry!
I LOVE that I already knew these
Simple and quick videos with useful informations. Thank you for the high quality videos ❤
your videos are helpful for learning Japanese thank you ❤
Thank you this was SO good !!!
Arigato for this video!! Also, she is so cute! ^_^
thank you for making these kinda videos! Arigatoo gozaimasu!
Im planning a trip to Japan in april, a long time bucket list, and this is where im starting. Im learning some japanese, but this is great.
Arigatoo gozaimasu sensei❤
Very useful video for me
Within 2 or 3 years I will come to Japan😃🇯🇵
These are super helpful! Thank you for sharing 😊
あなたはとてもきれいですね❤
あなたのフェスブックお名前は何ですか
Thanks for breaking down the syntax
What is the difference between Onegaishimasu and Kudasai ?
I'm not sure but I think kudasai has a more "begging" under meaning?
I'm really not sure, I'm not fluent in Japanese
Kudasi is a more formal way mainly used as giving instruction
@@xuehua__ Eh, I don't think this is necessarily right.
"Kudasai" is often used (at work/school, for example) to make requests that are really more like diplomatically phrased orders by people who have authority over you. As in, ~te kudasai (please [do this thing]). So I think you need to be a bit more careful when using it, particularly with strangers.
If anything, onegaishimasu has the more "begging" quality to it, at least as far as I understand it (I'm not a native speaker, either), whereas kudasai makes the request a bit more assertively.
Then there's douzo, which is "please" in the sense of inviting something you're pretty sure they want to do anyway (as in "please go ahead," "please make yourself comfortable," and so on).
@@joshdaniels2363 thank you for correcting me !
They are both used for making a request and are _usually interchangeable_ depending on how you use them in a sentence.
_Onegaishimasu_ is considered “more polite” but it really depends on the context.
Better just search for a more detailed explanation. Try something like “お願いします vs ください” as your search keywords. 💕
私は日本出身なのでこれらのことはすべて知っていますが、他の人にこれらのことを言ってくれてありがとう！❤
I'm ready to go to Japan this October. (My first time) 😁🙏🏻
Yess! That’s so exciting! I hope you enjoy the trip ☺️🫶🏻
@@NihongoDekita I have some Japanese friends waiting for me. So, I don't need hotel. A good point financially. 😊👍🏻
I know rules either.
I’m going in September, my first time too! So excited 🎉
@@asmirnaut Great ! But I heard September is a little hotter. No?
@@pokemonpeluchetv yeah I heard that too but looked up average temperatures and I’m ok with it. It’s also a more convenient time for my husband and I to take off from work
Always love learning from you.
A Japanese friend told me another must know is - baka gaijin desu
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@@luckytai-lan2166 Hai
I learned some phrases from anime but you and many other tutors have helped greatly
You probably won’t see this but just letting you know what you do is very appreciated!!! Japanese feels a little less intimidating because of you 😊
I just watched this and this is so helpful I finally know Japenise! Thanks to you❤
Imagine mixing all of these up and you say "toire onegaishimasu" 💀
Toire simmimasen
and they would still point you to the toilet, because it is still understandable😂😂
I will treasure this forever.
The hardest part is finding someone to speak Japanese with 😓
I got to use number 2 today 🤩 🎉 was very happy to see that man smile 😊
Oh I know other phrase for travelers.. it's "Toire wa doko desuka?".. Which means "Where is toilet?" if I'm not mistaken😅.. correct me if I'm wrong
It's good.
I'm Japanese. I often say "Toire wa doko desuka?"
@@mozuku99jp wahh.. glad to know a fellow Japanese replying and agreeing with me.. and thank God I'm right.. hehe.. anyway thanks for the confirmation
It’s “Where’s the toilet?” You need a “the” in there. Preferably though, you might want to say, “Where’s the restroom?” or “Where’s the washroom?”
In Japanese too. It’s a bit weird to hear someone ask, “トイレはどこですか？” I’d rather have them say “お手洗いはどこですか？” 💕
@@미아모레사나 I live in England and I've used "Where's the toilet" all my life and it's never been a problem.
@@noahnas1587 Yeah, _in England._ Aren’t we talking about Japan here?
Your beautiful !thank you for teaching us
You should also be able to count a bit.
Not ichi, ni, san, etc.
Hitsu, Futatsu (at least). Point at the menu, say Futatsu Onegaishimasu (2 of these please)
If you say NI onegashimasu, they will look at you and pretend you speak a language that they never heard. If you say stuff wrong they will NOT understand you. Its a bit ridiculous but just get used to it.
I prefer the french approach...being so proud of their language that they prefer tourists speak badly broken French than fluent English.
Just btw, one is "Hitotsu" not "Hitsu."
Hitotsu (one), Futatsu (two), Mittsu (three), Yottsu (four), Itsutsu (five), Rottsu (six), Nanatsu (seven, this one is actually the same), Yattsu (eight), Kokonotsu (9), and they really don't have one of those for 10 and up. These are really only used for counting dates or certain objects, and do not apply to everything (eg: flat objects late plates or sheets of paper are counted using -mai rather than -tsu). Off the top of my head there is -tsu, -mai, -banme, -ko, -hon, -hiki, -satsu, -dai, -bun/hun, -kai, and -nin. There's waaay more though, all of those are very common and pretty necessary if you go to Japan for an extended period of time.
TL;DR One is "Hitotsu" not "Hitsu" and Japanese counting gets pretty convoluted lol
@@black_nyello7663isn't 6 called mutsu or something? i've never heard of Rottsu.
@@savn7628 Ahh you're right, that's my bad. I believe Rottsu is a specific dialect but I don't remember where from (I've had multiple Japanese teachers over the years, so I tend to accidentally use sentences that are a mix of dialects without intending to).
@@black_nyello7663 Thought the exact same thing. And i've also heard 六つ【むっつ】being used for 6 (things).
ありがとうございます、とても役に立ちます、まだ勉強中です
I've learned more japanese in this short than Duolingo has taught me 😭
Thank you sister ❤
Imagine being at an airport and saying "Toire arimas ka?"
So that will better fit in a restaurant or any other establishment.
Or simply ask "Toire wa doko?"
It is more universally suitable, of course considering there is a toilet at the concerned location.
*said location
But you’re right about using _doko_ instead. And it’s probably better to add “desu ka” at the end.
@@미아모레사나 you may add it but since it isn't a complete conversation and doesn't need to be too formal so I don't think that is necessary though
@@ShinichiKudoQatnip When asking a stranger (which should be obvious in this video), it’s _always_ a good idea to be *polite.*
Besides, where in the world “desu ka” is considered to be “too polite”? It’s polite, sure, but it’s not something “too polite”. Something “too polite” would not have “desu” in it.
@@미아모레사나 I was just suggesting what duolingo might be teaching but isn't necessary
@@ShinichiKudoQatnip What? What’s Duolingo got to do with anything? If you think being polite is unnecessary, well, that’s up to you. I just thought it’s human decency.
日本はとても素敵な国です！また、私はあなたのビデオが大好きです！🤩🤩
ooo yeah I just got back from Japan and this video popped up. in 15 days I visited Tokyo-Hiroshima-Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe-Tokyo... I am enchanted by Japan, beautiful country and wonderful people. I would move to Japan if I could.
Your videos are so helpful
You are a very smart teacher and RUclipsr🎉
Thank you for your help foxy lady❤❤❤❤
Thanks sister 😊😊❤❤
Already familiar through Anime but thanks the explanation was really helpful ❤
Her engrris is perrfecttu 🍜
Thanks for my first lesson! Arigatoo gozaimasu
I could watch an entire video of you just saying "mite kurete arigato" It sounds so cute!
very helpful thank you
Many Thanks🎉🎉🎉🎉
I really learn alot japanese because of u😊
Literally going tomorrow. Thanks!
Thanks Sensei. Obrigado
I knew all these! Super happy
Thank you 🙏😊❤
Merci beaucoup ❤👍
Many thanks! ❤
I like the sneaky 観てくれてありがとう at the end.
Another good one is betsubetsu. So useful!
After learning bit of hiragana,its fun tp pause n read the syllables
Thank you for this video I learned lot of things in Japanese words I am a new subscriber in your channel what is a very useful videos you're putting thank you😂❤ you're so pretty😊😊
My father, A man of few words was stationed in Japan after the war. I saw his eyes lighten up when he talked a little about the people and beauty there. When he pasted away I know his mind went back to his youth, the people and land of Japan.
gracias.
Great video, will definitely be practising these!
You're really pretty and i love your voice!!!!!!! You really are helpful!!!👌👌👌👌
Thanks for telling it slower the second time, it helps :D
Very helpful. Arigato gosaimasu!
Many thanks
I went to Japan last year and I can confirm these phrases go a long way.
I know them all after studying for some months. Yayy!!
Khob khun krub danke thank u
If you were in my city i would take japanese courses for sure ! Seem fun to learn with a teacher like you 💁🏻♀️😊
Thank you. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
thank you sayaka!
you are honestly the best
Nicely done! Very helpful!
Thank you for this🙏