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Key phrases in Japanese – Social and Cultural Etiquette

Key phrases in Japanese – Social and Cultural Etiquette
  • Can I sit here? – Koko ni suwatte mo ii desu ka? (ここに座ってもいいですか？)
  • Sorry for the trouble – Meiwaku o kakete gomen nasai (迷惑をかけてごめんなさい)
  • Thank you for your help – Tetsudatte kurete arigatou (手伝ってくれてありがとう)
  • It’s my fault – Watashi no sei desu (私のせいです)
  • Please wait a moment – Chotto matte kudasai (ちょっと待ってください)
  • I’m in a hurry – Isoide imasu (急いでいます)
  • Is this traditional? – Kore wa dentouteki desu ka? (これは伝統的ですか？)
  • Can I join you? – Issho ni itte mo ii desu ka? (一緒に行ってもいいですか？)
  • What’s this custom? – Kono shuukan wa nan desu ka? (この習慣は何ですか？)
  • Is this okay to do? – Kore o shite mo ii desu ka? (これをしてもいいですか？)
  • Can I touch this? – Kore ni sawatte mo ii desu ka? (これに触ってもいいですか？)
  • Is this a holiday? – Kyou wa shukujitsu desu ka? (今日は祝日ですか？)
  • What’s the dress code? – Fuku no koodo wa nan desu ka? (服のコードは何ですか？)
  • Can I take off my shoes? – Kutsu o nuide mo ii desu ka? (靴を脱いでもいいですか？)
  • Is this a quiet area? – Koko wa shizuka na chiiki desu ka? (ここは静かな地域ですか？)
  • Can I bring food? – Tabemono o motte kite mo ii desu ka? (食べ物を持ってきてもいいですか？)
  • Is this a gift? – Kore wa okurimono desu ka? (これは贈り物ですか？)
  • How do I bow properly? – Ojigi wa dou yareba ii desu ka? (お辞儀はどうやればいいですか？)
  • Is this polite? – Kore wa teinei desu ka? (これは丁寧ですか？)
  • Can I give a tip? – Chippu o ageraremasu ka? (チップをあげられますか？)

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