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
Where is ...?	... doko desu ka?
I would like to go to ...	...e ikitai desu ga.
How do I get to the station / airport / restaurant?	Eki / kuukoo / resutoran e no ikikata o oshiete kudasai?
How long does it take to get to ...?	... made dono gurai kakarimasu ka?
Where is the nearest station?	Ichiban chikai eki wa doko desu ka?
When does the next train to ... leave?	... iki densha no yootei o oshiete kudasai?
Where can I buy a ticket?	Kippu wa doko de kaemasu ka?
How much does it cost to...?	... made ikura desu ka?
How many stations/stops are there until ...?	... made ikutsume de orimasu ka?
Does this train go to ...?	Kono densha wa ... e ikimasu ka?
Where do I need to change?	Doko de norikaeru n desu ka?
Where is the nearest metro station?	Tsugi no chikatetsu eki wa doko desu ka?
Please drive to hotel...	Hoteru ... e itte kudasai.
Please stop there.	Soko de tomatte kudasai.
Please drive more slowly.	Moo sukoshi yukkuri hashitte kudasai.
Can I go to Matsuyama with this ship?	Kono fune (ferii) de Matsuyama e ikemasu ka?
Is this seat available?	Kono seki wa aiteimasu ka?

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