A series of short Japanese lessons for beginners. Each lesson introduces a phrase or greeting, and lets you to practice saying it and using it in a conversation.
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons, you will learn how to say "It's No Problem" in Japanese.In the practice conversation someone thanks you for lifting their bags into the overhead compartment.Passenger: "Arigatoo gozaimasu" (Thank you)You: "Iie" (No problem at all)You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube:https://youtu.be/tcSnfPh9mUQO…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons, you will learn how to confirm who you are in Japanese.In the practice conversation someone asks if you are who they are looking for.Check-in staff: "Lee Sama desu ka." (Are you Mr Lee?)You: "Hai, soo desu." (Yes I am)You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube:https://youtu.be/AuyWg6M98WEOr view it on …
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons, you will learn how to say what your is name in Japanese.In the practice conversation you are asked your name by the check-in counter staff.Check-in counter staff: "Onamae wa?" (What is your name?)You: "Lee desu" (I'm Lee)You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube:https://youtu.be/JPF3HBbgaDEOr view it…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons, you will learn how to say "Watch Out!" in Japanese.In the practice conversation you are on the train platform and get warned by the train staff to be careful near the tracks.Train staff: "Abunai desu yo!" (Watch out!)You: "Arigatoogozaimasu" (Thank you)You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube:https:…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn how to answer in Japanese if someone asks where you are from.In the practice conversation you are on a train when a passenger you offered your seat to asks where you are from.Passenger: "Dochira kara?" (Where are you from?)You: "Australia kara desu" (I'm from Australia)You can find the video …
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use in Japanese when offering someone your seat.In the practice conversation you are on a train and want to offer your seat to someone who looks unwell.You: "Doozo" (Please)Passenger: "Arigatoo gozaimasu" (Thank you)You can find the video of the lesson on Youtube:htt…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn how to ask if someone is okay in Japanese.In the practice conversation you are on a train platform and see someone who looks unwell, you want to ask if they're okay.You: "Daijoobu desu ka" (Are you all right?)Commuter: "Daijoobu desu, arigatoo gozaimasu" (I'm okay, thank you.)You can find the…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn how to ask for the bill in Japanese.In the practice conversation you have just ordered and eaten a delicious meal at a restaurant. Satisfied, you want to ask for the bill:You: "Ano, sumimasen" (Well, excuse me)Waitress: "Hai" (Yes)You: "Okanjoo, onegaishimasu" (Bill please)Waitress: "Hai" (Ye…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use to ask where the toilets are in Japanese.In the practice conversation you are touring in Japan at a famous tourist spot. You want to ask where the nearest toilets are:You: "Ano, sumimasen" (Well, excuse me)You: "Toire wa doko desuka" (Where are the toilets?)Atten…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression in Japanese to ask if it's okay to take a photo.In the practice conversation you are touring in Japan. You want to take a photo at a famous spot, but you're not sure if you're allowed to or not.You: "Shashin, ii desuka" (May I take a photo?)Attendant: "Ii desu yo. Doozo…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression in Japanese to use to ask whether a seat is taken.In the practice conversation you have just landed in Japan. Whilst waiting at the airport you wish to sit down but you're not sure if an empty seat is taken or not:You: "Koko, ii desuka" (May I sit here?)Traveller: "Ii d…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression in Japanese to use to say that you don't understand.In the practice conversation you have boarded an airplane to Japan. While waiting in a queue for the toilet, a fellow passenger asks you a question in Japanese that you don't understand.Passenger: "Ryokoo desuka?" (Are…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use to apologise in Japanese.In the practice conversation you have boarded an airplane to Japan. On the way to the toilet you accidentally step on someone's feet:You: "Sumimasen" (I am sorry)Passenger: "Iie" (No problem)You can view the lesson on Youtube:https://yout…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use asking for something in Japanese.In the practice conversation you have boarded an airplane to Japan. Having got the flight attendant's attention, you wish to ask for something to drink:You: "Coffee, onegaishimasu" (Coffee please)Flight Attendant: "Hai" (Yes)You c…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use to get someone's attention in Japanese.In the practice conversation you have boarded an airplane to Japan and wish to get the flight attendant's attention:You: "Ano, sumimasen" (Well, excuse me)Flight Attendant: "Hai" (Yes)The video version of the lesson is on Yo…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn how to say goodnight in Japanese.In the practice conversation you are leaving your Japanese neighbour's house and want to say goodnight:You: "Ja mata" (See you then)Neighbour: "Oyasuminasai" (Goodnight)You: "Oyasuminasai" (Goodnight)You can view the video of the lesson on Youtube: https://you…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct expression to use when leaving someone's home.In the practice conversation you are about to leave your Japanese neighbour's house:You: "Ojamashimashita" (I am humbly leaving)Neighbour: "Iie" (No, you didn't disturb us)View the lesson on Youtube:https://youtu.be/_p53vL1vbIYOr view …
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct way in Japanese to say something is tasty.In the practice conversation your Japanese neighbour has invited you to a party at her house. You find the food tasty and want to express this to your host:You: "Oishii desu ne" (It's tasty)Neighbour: "Arigatoogozaimasu" (Thank you)You can…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct Japanese expression to use when passing someone an object.In the practice conversation your Japanese neighbour has invited you to a party at her house. You have entered her home and wish to pass her a gift:You: "Kore, doozo" (This is for you)Neighbour: "Arigatoogozaimasu" (Thank y…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn the correct Japanese expression to use when entering someone's home:In the practice conversation your Japanese neighbour has invited you to a party at her house.You: "Konbanwa" (Good evening)Neighbour: "Konbanwa, doozo" (Good evening, please...)You: "Ojamashimasu" (I will humbly come in)You c…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons, you will learn to say "Good Evening" in Japanese.In the practice conversation you are out for a walk in the evening when you meet your Japanese neighbour:You: "Konbanwa" (Good evening")Neighbour: "Konbanwa" (Good evening")You can also watch the lesson on Youtube:https://youtu.be/KDAynoKEriUOr view it on ou…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons, you will learn how to say "Good Morning" in Japanese.In the practice conversation, you are out for a walk in the morning when you meet your Japanese neighbour:You: "Ohayoogozaimasu" ("Good Morning")Neighbour: "Ohayoogozaimasu" ("Good Morning")You can also watch the lesson on Youtube:https://youtu.be/lUEBYl…
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In this episode of Short Japanese Lessons you will learn how to say "Hello" in Japanese.In the practice conversation you are out for a walk when you meet your Japanese neighbour:You: "Konnichiwa" (Hello)Neighbour: "Konnichiwa" (Hello)You can watch the lesson on Youtube:https://youtu.be/-FaktiLJ1mAOr view it on our website:http://bit.ly/TJASJL01Down…
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