ふくろ really had me stumped for several days when I was there. Lol I realized pretty late that I could use the IC Card for more than just train fare. Thos is so helpful. Thank you for this!
what I found most confusing when I visited Japan, is that every time I entered a store, the clerk would say "Irasshaimase". I knew what it meant, but didnt know how or what to answer back... After about 10 days, a friend told me you dont need to say anything...
Mannnnn I wish I knew this 😭😭 whenever I enter a Japanese store or ramen shop in canada I always stressed when they said that, and then I went to japan and same thing happened
This would have been useful during my recent trip. I have just returned from a 3 week trip to Japan and used the konbini stores alot....Despite not speaking any Japanese, I was able to get by....Certainly the asking if I'd like a bag seem to be one of the first things asked. I realised this and just pointed to my backpack when I though they were asking about needed a bag and that seemed to work fine...I did also have to press the age verification button on the screen a few times as I'd buy a beer or two to have once I got back to my hotel. I have not drunk any alcohol for 6 years...But while in Japan I decided I'd like to try some Japanese beers..which were very nice...I am a little disspointed I did not try sake....I just didn't seem to be in the right situation to do so...I was traveling alone, and did not try any of the many bars...Wasn't brave enough....I wish I could return....Japan was a breath of fresh air to me. I have been suffering since losing my partner to cancer and I really needed a change of scenery....I doubt I'll ever be able to return..Which saddens me...But i got to see my favourite band LIVE in Tokyo....which was the main reason for my visit...I also visited Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Hiroshima, Oska and Kyoto.
i went to japan without thinking about conbini convos, they didn't really cover them in school. that fukoro commented knocked me off my feet several times lol.
I live in Tokyo since several months now and at the combini they often vary the question about bag so I often got caught on that question at the beginning 😂 袋はいりますか？ 袋はどうしますか？ 袋はどうされますか？ 袋は大丈夫ですか？ When I told them お願いしますbecause I only heard ふくろon the last 3 they got confused. So I always say 一枚お願いしますwhich clearly state I want 1 bag on all the variations
This helped me a lot when I was in Japan a couple of weeks ago, and the casher helped me with my pronunciations when it was not too busy. Thank you, and you just got a new subscriber!
Honestly; there is no need to talk in convenience store! And no one talk to you. At least here in Kyoto! Near my mansion are 2 convenience stores. I do all without saying a thing!!!😂
You are supposed to be evaluated better than now,and be watched by more foreigners and Japanese to study English. you can make a video for Japanese who are interested in learning English. Cuz,If I were child,I wanna be thought English by YOU!ADORABLE TEACHER( •̀ᴗ•́ )/
I wish I had seen this a month ago. This first month has been tough because I thought I could get by. Thank you. Now do you have one for grocery shopping?😅😂
I've been practicing these phrases and it's just funny because the 1st conbini we went to, the girl asked "do you want me to heat it?, Do you need a bag?" 😂
I think Japanese convenience stores are the most depressing places in Japan,... the empty sounding 「いらっしゃいませ」and defeated expression of the clerks makes me so sad for them ...
I have heard "onegai" used before but I don't understand the reason behind the suffix "shimasu" after "onegai". Can you help me learn what the suffix is, why it is there, and when/when not to use it?
@@mochirealjapanese3430 Agreed then!! Pray for my admission to Tokyo University 😄 but isn't it late there? Why are you awake 😂 You should take care of yourself.
This lecture is no good!! You should have written on screen the Japanese words in English letters as well. It is so given that many people cannot read hiragana and katakana. Thanks
Anyone learning Japanese should first learn hiragana and katakana. She is correct not to use romaji because using romaji can lead people down the wrong path. If you just want to know some quick phrases because you’re visiting as a tourist then English will be fine for you (especially in convenience stores in the major cities).
