The sentences presented in this section will help you with the most basic expressions in Japanese. It will certainly not be enough in order to start a conversation in Japanese, however being able to say a few words in the country's native language will evoke sympathy and understanding. Few people in Japan speak English well, and it might take some time to encounter someone who does. Therefore we recommend to buy a language course before traveling.

English	Japanese
Do you have a room available?	Heya ga aite imasu ka?
Can I see the room?	Chotto, heya o misete kudasai?
Until when are you staying?	Itsu made otomari desu ka?
I will be staying for one week / until the day after tomorrow.	Isshuukan desu / asatte made desu.
Can I stay another night?	Moo ippaku enchoo suru koto ga dekimasu ka?
At which hour is breakfast / dinner served?	Yuu / chooshoku no jikan o oshiete kudasai?
Where is the food being served?	Shokuji no basho wa doko desu ka?
Where is the emergency exit?	Hijooguchi wa doko ni arimasu ka?
Please wake me up tomorrow at 8.	Ashita wa hachi ji ni okoshite kudasai.
Where is there a telephone?	Denwa ga doko desu ka?
The bill please.	Kanjoo / chekku onegai shimasu.
Can I pay with my credit card?	Watashi no kaade wa tsukaemasu ka?

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