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10 essential Japanese phrases for numbers, dates and prices

Master Japanese numbers, dates, and prices with these 10 essential phrases. Perfect for shopping and planning!

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Navigating daily life in Japan often involves understanding numbers, dates, and prices. Whether you're buying souvenirs, asking for the date, or checking the cost of items, these phrases will be invaluable. Being able to handle these basic interactions smoothly will significantly enhance your travel experience and make everyday tasks much easier. From simple counting to understanding sales, these expressions are fundamental for any Japanese language learner.

What this lesson covers

Core Japanese words for everyday conversation.

English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.

A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.

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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.

Flashcards

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Full vocabulary list

Words 1–10
  • いち
    ee-chee
    One
  • じゅう
    joo
    Ten
  • ひゃく
    hyah-koo
    Hundred
  • せん
    sen
    Thousand
  • まん
    mahn
    Ten Thousand
  • いくらですか?
    ee-koo-rah des-kah
    How much is it?
  • きょう
    kyoh
    Today
  • あした
    ah-shee-tah
    Tomorrow
  • さ来週
    sah-rai-shoo
    Next week
  • いつですか?
    eet-soo des-kah
    When is it?

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