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10 essential Japanese phrases for shopping at the supermarket
Navigate Japanese supermarkets with confidence using these common phrases for finding items, asking prices, and paying.
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Supermarkets in Japan offer a vast array of delicious food and helpful household goods. Knowing a few key phrases can make your shopping experience much smoother. From locating specific ingredients to asking for assistance at the checkout, these expressions will help you interact with store staff and make your purchases efficiently.
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.
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Translate
すみません。
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- すみません。soo-mee-mah-senExcuse me.
- これはいくらですか？koh-reh-wah ee-koo-rah des-kahHow much is this?
- 〇〇はどこですか？maru-maru wah doh-koh des-kahWhere is 〇〇?
- これください。koh-reh koo-dah-saiI'll take this, please.
- カードで払えますか？kah-doh deh hah-rai-eh-mas kahCan I pay by card?
- 現金で払います。ken-keen deh hah-rai-masI'll pay with cash.
- 袋は必要ありません。foo-koo-roh wah hee-tsoo-yoh-oh-jee-mah-senI don't need a bag.
- レシートをください。reh-shee-toh oh koo-dah-saiReceipt, please.
- ポイントカードはありますか？poh-een-toh kah-doh wah ah-ree-mas kahDo you have a point card?
- ありがとうございます。ah-ree-gah-toh goh-zai-masThank you (for your help/service).
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