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Learn the key Japanese questions you will hear at a convenience store, how to answer them, and how to ask for a bag, heating, or a payment method with confidence.
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First Sounds and Greetings
10 lessons- 1
Hello and Goodbye
Learn to greet and say goodbye in Japanese with こんにちは, おはようございます, こんばんは, and さようなら. Master polite and casual forms for friends, elders, and staff.
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Introduce Yourself
Learn to introduce yourself in Japanese with 私は〜です and 〜から来ました, then ask お名前は何ですか and どこから来ましたか in polite beginner conversation.
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Basic Vowel Sounds
Master the five Japanese vowels and use them to say 今 (ima, now) and 本当に (hontō ni, really) with clear rhythm and pitch.
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Responding to Greetings
Learn to reply to common Japanese greetings with short, natural responses and follow-up questions. Master 'Genki desu' and 'Anata wa?' to keep conversations flowing.
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Using Excuse Me
Learn sumimasen, chotto sumimasen, and sumimasen ga to get attention, pass through a crowd, or interrupt politely in Japanese. Includes register notes and a practical dialogue.
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Asking Yes/No Questions
Learn to turn Japanese statements into simple yes/no questions using か, and answer them naturally with はい and いいえ.
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Counting 1 to 10
Learn Japanese numbers one through ten, their readings, and how to count fingers, books, and other common items using basic counters.
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Responding to Apologies
Learn to accept an apology naturally in Japanese with 大丈夫です, 気にしないで, and 全然大丈夫, and choose the right register for friends, coworkers, and strangers.
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Basic Consonant Sounds
Learn to hear and say Japanese p and b clearly, with practical examples and a dialogue to practice.
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Asking How to Pronounce a Word
Learn to ask how a Japanese word is pronounced and repeat it back for confirmation, using 何と読みますか and 〜ですね. Perfect for building pronunciation confidence.
First Bites: Essential Food Basics
10 lessons- 11
Name Common Foods
Learn to name 10 common foods in Japanese and use the verbs tabemasu (eat) and suki desu (like) to talk about them.
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Express Basic Tastes
Learn to describe the basic taste of food in Japanese using kore wa ___ desu and ___ no aji ga shimasu, so you can talk about what a dish is like rather than whether you like it.
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State Food Preferences
Learn the Japanese patterns for saying you like or dislike a food, using suki and kirai with common dishes. Beginner level, with polite forms and practice.
- 14
Order at a Cafe
Learn to order a drink in Japanese, specify a size or option, and ask the price politely using 〜をください, 〜でお願いします, and いくらですか.
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Ask for the Bill
Learn to request the check and ask about payment methods in Japanese restaurants. Master お会計お願いします, カードで払えますか, and polite variations for ending a meal smoothly.
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Identify Meal Times
Learn to name the four meals in Japanese and say when you eat them using simple time patterns like asa, hiru, ban, and yoru.
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Say What You Eat for Breakfast
Learn the Japanese pattern for describing your breakfast: asagohan ni ___ o tabemasu / nomimasu, with common breakfast foods and drinks.
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Ask Someone Their Favorite Food
Learn to ask 'What is your favorite food?' in Japanese and answer with common foods. Practice polite conversation patterns for asking others' preferences.
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Express Hunger and Thirst
Learn to express hunger and thirst in Japanese with onaka ga suita and nodo ga kawaita, ask others how they feel, and understand why these differ from ordering food or drinks.
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Name Common Drinks
Learn six common Japanese drink words and the pattern 'I drink ___' using the particle o with the verb nomimasu, with polite and casual forms.
Getting Around: Basic Transport
10 lessons- 21
Buying a Single Ticket
Learn to buy a one-way ticket for local transport in Japanese. Master katakana ワンウェイ, the particle を, and polite requests like お願いします. Compare with return tickets later.
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Buying a Return Ticket
Learn to ask for a round-trip ticket in Japanese, including return date and time, using polite beginner-friendly phrases and counters.
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Asking the Price of a Ticket
Learn to ask 'How much is a ticket to ...?' in Japanese with the pattern 〜までいくらですか, understand the answer in yen, and ask a polite follow-up.
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Asking About Departure Time
Learn to ask what time the next bus or train departs in Japanese, understand simple schedule answers, and avoid confusing departure time with arrival time.
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Asking About Arrival Time
Learn to ask arrival times in Japanese with 何時に着きますか and 何時に来ますか. Practice bus and train arrival questions, understand duration, and use かかります for travel time.
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Finding the Platform
Learn to ask 'Which platform is the train to ___ on?' in Japanese, understand platform numbers, and read station signs at beginner level.
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Asking for the Next Stop
Learn the beginner Japanese question 次の駅は何ですか (tsugi no eki wa nan desu ka) and its bus version, plus how to catch and confirm stop names while riding trains and buses in Japan.
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Asking to Be Notified of Your Stop
Learn beginner Japanese for asking a bus or taxi driver to let you know when to get off, plus how to understand their confirmation and thank them politely.
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Buying a Metro Ticket
Learn to ask for a metro ticket in Japanese, name your destination, and understand fare and zone options at the ticket machine or counter.
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Asking for a Taxi
Learn to say 'I need a taxi to...' in Japanese, ask for estimated arrival time, and handle phone or taxi stand requests with confidence.
Foundations of Social Interaction
10 lessons- 31
Greeting Friends Casually
Learn casual Japanese greetings like やあ, おーい, 元気？, and どう？ for friends and peers, and practice them at different times of day.
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Introducing Yourself Socially
Learn to say your name, where you're from, and one hobby in a friendly, casual Japanese introduction. Perfect for beginners making friends.
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Asking Basic Personal Questions
Learn open-ended Japanese questions to ask about someone's job, major, nationality, age, and hobbies, with polite patterns and a natural dialogue.
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Responding to 'How Are You?'
Learn to respond to 'How are you?' in casual Japanese with variations like 'Pretty good, thanks!' or 'A bit tired today,' and how to ask the question back.
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Saying Goodbye in Social Settings
Learn relaxed Japanese farewells for leaving a gathering politely, including jaa ne, mata ne, and osaki ni shitsurei shimasu, with notes on when each fits.
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Expressing Thanks Casually
Learn casual Japanese thanks like ありがとう and 助かる for small favors among friends, and see how they differ from formal ありがとうございます in tone and endings.
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Apologizing to Friends
Learn to say 'Sorry I'm late!' and 'My bad' in casual Japanese, and how to respond when someone apologizes to you. Perfect for everyday situations with friends.
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Giving Compliments to Peers
Learn to give sincere, specific compliments in Japanese and accept them naturally. Practice phrases for appearance, skills, and possessions, and distinguish compliments from flattery.
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Inviting a Friend to Hang Out
Learn to ask someone out in Japanese casually: use 〜ない？ and どう？ to suggest coffee or weekend plans, and tell formal invitations apart from spontaneous, low-pressure ones.
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Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn to accept enthusiastically and decline politely in casual Japanese invitations. Master phrases like 'Zenzen ii yo!' and 'Gomen, chotto...' for flexible, friendly responses.
First Encounters: Polite Basics
10 lessons- 41
Formal vs. Informal Greetings
Learn to choose between formal and informal Japanese greetings like おはようございます and おはよう, and know when each is appropriate based on context and relationship.
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Introducing Yourself: Name and Basic Info
Learn to introduce yourself in Japanese with です, say your name and nationality, choose formal or casual endings, and respond naturally when someone introduces themselves to you.
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Asking Someone's Name Politely
Learn to ask someone's name in Japanese with formal and casual patterns. Understand politeness levels, use お名前は何ですか and 名前は？, and practice with a dialogue.
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Saying Please and Thank You
Learn how to order food politely in Japanese with お願いします and ください, and how to say a warm, polite thank you with ありがとうございます, including replies to thanks and register choices.
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Apologizing for Simple Mistakes
Learn to apologize in Japanese for small errors like bumping into someone or being late. Master formal and informal phrases, bowing, and appropriate responses.
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Using 'Excuse Me' to Get Attention
Learn beginner-friendly Japanese phrases to politely get attention in public or interrupt a conversation, including sumimasen, chotto sumimasen, and shitsurei shimasu, with clear usage notes.
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Polite and Casual Requests
Learn how one request changes from casual to polite Japanese by adjusting verb forms, sentence endings, and softeners for friends, colleagues, and strangers.
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Responding to Thanks
Reply to Japanese thanks with どういたしまして, いいえ、とんでもないです and いいよ. Hear the differences and practise the recorded exchange.
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Saying Goodbye: Formal and Informal
Learn to say goodbye in Japanese with the right politeness for the setting. Master 失礼します, さようなら, じゃあね, and お先に失礼します.
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Small Talk About the Weather
Learn beginner Japanese weather phrases to start brief, polite small talk: ask about today's weather, agree, and end the exchange naturally with desu and ne.
Building Simple Sentences
10 lessons- 51
Subject-Verb-Object Order
Learn how to build basic Japanese declarative sentences with the subject-object-verb order. Practice using particles は and を to say what you eat, drink, or read.
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Using This, That, These, Those
Learn the difference between kore and kono, and use kore, sore, are, kono, sono, ano to point out things near and far. Includes polite questions for staff.
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Plural Nouns Basics
Learn how Japanese marks 'more than one' with counters, numbers and context instead of adding -s or -es, and practise common everyday nouns.
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There Is / There Are
Learn to state that people, animals, places and things exist or are present in Japanese using あります and います, with particles が and に, and location phrases like ちかくに.
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Have and Has for Possession
Learn to say what people have in Japanese using 持っている (motte iru), including how it changes for different subjects like 'I have' and 'she has'.
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Question Words: Who, What, Where
Learn to form Japanese wh-questions with だれ, なに, and どこ using simple verbs like 住む (sumu, to live). Compare them with yes/no questions and practice polite forms.
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Short Answers: Yes, I Do
Learn natural Japanese short answers for yes/no questions. Use はい, ええ, うん, and そう to reply politely and concisely, with register guidance for beginners.
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Adjective Word Order
Learn the natural order of Japanese adjectives before a noun, focusing on opinion, size, age, and color, with examples like 'a lovely small old wooden table'.
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Prepositions of Time: In, On, At
Learn Japanese time particles with recorded examples for seven o’clock, Monday, July and tomorrow, plus は for time topics and contrasts.
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Possessive 's and Of
Learn how to express possession in Japanese using the particle の, equivalent to English 's and 'of' phrases. Master phrases like 'Maria's bag' and 'the end of the film'.
Everyday Eating: Simple Requests and Choices
10 lessons- 61
Request a Specific Food Item
Learn to ask for any food or drink in Japanese with hoshii and onegaishimasu, using coffee and apple examples that work in homes, shops and anywhere else.
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Ask for More Food
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to request another serving or refill, such as Mō hitotsu onegaishimasu and Okawari o onegaishimasu, with polite restaurant and home usage.
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Decline Food Politely
Learn to politely decline food in Japanese using 結構です (kekkō desu) and お腹いっぱいです (onaka ippai desu). Understand when to use each and avoid common mistakes.
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Ask About Ingredients
Learn to ask what's inside a dish and whether it contains a specific ingredient in Japanese. Master common food words and the patterns 〜は何ですか and 〜が入っていますか.
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Express Simple Dietary Needs
Learn the beginner Japanese pattern for stating personal food restrictions: meat, dairy, and nuts, with polite forms for restaurants and hosts.
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Choose Between Two Options
Learn beginner Japanese for picking between two dishes: order one with ... o kudasai or ... ni shimasu, and state a preference with no hō ga suki desu. Includes polite restaurant dialogue and common mistakes.
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Ask for a Recommendation
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to ask staff or friends for recommendations, such as Osusume wa nan desu ka, and understand how this differs from simply ordering.
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Describe a Simple Dish
Learn to describe food's overall qualities in Japanese with four beginner adjectives: あつい (hot), つめたい (cold), しんせん (fresh), and おいしい (delicious), including polite past forms and natural word order.
- 69
Ask for Utensils
Learn to ask for dining utensils and table items in Japanese using the polite pattern 'Fōku o moraemasu ka' and its variants, with clear pronunciation and usage notes.
- 70
Say Something Is Missing
Learn to tell restaurant or shop staff that an item is missing from your order using ～が来ていません and ～をもらっていません, with polite beginner-level Japanese.
Accommodation Basics
10 lessons- 71
Booking a Hotel Room
Learn to reserve a hotel room in Japanese: say 'I'd like to book a room for two nights,' ask about room types, and confirm availability politely.
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Asking About Room Availability
Learn to ask 'Do you have any rooms available?' in Japanese and understand common yes/no replies, focusing on inquiry rather than booking.
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Asking for the Room Key
Learn beginner Japanese for hotel check-in: request the key to room 205, understand key card instructions, and use polite request patterns naturally.
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Asking About Check-Out Time
Learn to ask what time check-out is in Japanese, understand late check-out requests, and handle basic hotel policy questions politely at the front desk.
- 75
Asking for Extra Towels
Learn beginner Japanese for asking housekeeping for two more towels, understanding delivery timing, and requesting other room amenities politely at hotels.
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Reporting a Problem in the Room
Learn to say the air conditioning isn't working and that there's no hot water in Japanese, ask when a repair will happen, and tell repairs apart from requests for items.
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Asking About Breakfast Included
Learn to ask if breakfast is included at a Japanese hotel, understand typical serving times, and choose between Japanese and Western breakfast options.
- 78
Asking for a Wake-Up Call
Learn to request a wake-up call at a hotel in Japanese, confirm the time, and understand why this differs from setting a phone alarm.
- 79
Asking to Store Luggage
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to ask if you can store your bags at a hotel or station before check-in or after check-out, and how to ask when you can pick them up.
- 80
Extending Your Stay
Learn beginner Japanese for asking to stay extra nights at a hotel, checking room availability, and confirming a new checkout date, with polite patterns for the front desk.
Everyday Social Conversations
10 lessons- 81
Talking About Hobbies
Learn to say what you're into and how often you do it in Japanese. Use 〜にハマっています and 〜時間も〜します to express enthusiasm and frequency, then ask follow-up questions naturally.
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Sharing Weekend Plans
Learn to say what you will do this weekend in Japanese using future forms, focusing on your own schedule rather than inviting others.
- 83
Discussing Favorite Music
Learn to name music genres and artists in Japanese, say you love pop or are a big jazz fan, and compare tastes with a friend using すき, だいすき, and ファン.
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Talking About Favorite Foods
Learn to say what foods you love, can't live without, or don't like in Japanese, and use those preferences naturally when eating out with friends.
- 85
Describing Your Family
Learn beginner Japanese for describing family relationships: state how many siblings you have, say where your parents live, and use possessive phrasing like watashi no haha naturally.
- 86
Asking About a Friend's Family
Learn to ask 'Do you have any siblings?' and 'What do your parents do?' in polite Japanese, and how to show interest in the answers.
- 87
Talking About Pets
Learn to say you have a dog named Max, that you're a cat person, and share simple pet stories in Japanese using natural beginner patterns.
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Expressing Likes and Dislikes
Learn to express general likes and dislikes in Japanese with suki, daisuki, and suki ja nai, and give simple reasons using kara.
- 89
Talking About Daily Routine
Learn to describe a typical weekday in Japanese using time expressions and the present simple, with the particle に for clock times and それから to link actions.
- 90
Discussing Weather as Small Talk
Learn to make casual weather comments in Japanese, agree with others, and keep the conversation going naturally.
Everyday Politeness: Requests and Responses
10 lessons- 91
Asking for Help Politely
Learn beginner Japanese phrases for asking strangers for directions and friends for favors, using polite forms like すみません and 〜てもらえますか, with clear register guidance.
- 92
Offering Help Appropriately
Learn to offer help in Japanese with te-form and negative questions, and respond gracefully if declined. Master formal and casual phrases for everyday situations.
- 93
Making Suggestions Politely
Learn beginner-friendly Japanese ways to suggest plans softly with どうですか, ませんか, and ましょうか, plus how to accept or decline someone else's idea politely.
- 94
Accepting and Declining Invitations
Learn beginner-level Japanese phrases to accept or decline invitations politely, with formal and casual forms and ways to soften a refusal.
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Extending Invitations
Learn to invite someone to an event or activity in Japanese using polite and casual forms, and how to respond tentatively without accepting or declining.
- 96
Giving Compliments
Learn beginner-friendly Japanese compliments for looks, work, and belongings, with polite forms, sincerity tips, and cultural context for everyday situations.
- 97
Receiving Compliments
Learn natural Japanese replies to compliments about your language ability, from casual そうかな to humble まだまだです, with polite and formal variations.
- 98
Apologizing for Being Late
Learn beginner-friendly Japanese phrases to apologize for lateness in social and professional settings, including how to explain a delay and offer a remedy.
- 99
Expressing Gratitude Beyond 'Thank You'
Learn to express deeper gratitude in Japanese with phrases for favors, gifts, and someone's time. Includes polite and casual variants, plus a dialogue.
- 100
Polite Disagreement
Learn beginner-friendly Japanese phrases to disagree gently in conversation, such as "I see your point, but..." and "I'm not sure I agree," while keeping the mood calm and respectful.
Everyday Interactions
10 lessons- 101
Asking About Someone's Day
Learn to ask how someone's day is going and respond with simple details like 'Busy, but good' in Japanese. This lesson focuses on social follow-up questions, distinct from information-seeking wh-questions.
- 102
Showing You Are Listening
Learn beginner-friendly Japanese backchannel phrases like なるほど, 本当に, and うん to show active listening in conversation, with natural examples and a short dialogue.
- 103
Telling Time and Schedules
Learn to tell clock time in Japanese and use kara (from), made (until), and ni (at) to talk about simple schedules like classes, work, and trains.
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Expressing Preference: Would Rather
Learn to express preference between options in Japanese using 〜のほうがいい and 〜より〜のほうが. Focus on choices, not likes and dislikes.
- 105
Asking Permission: May I?
Learn to ask permission in Japanese using 〜てもいいですか and casual 〜ていい, with clear examples for windows, photos, sitting, and leaving early.
- 106
Accepting and Declining Help
Learn to respond politely when someone offers you help in Japanese. Practice accepting with gratitude and declining with soft, natural phrases for everyday situations.
- 107
Understanding Directions
Learn to understand and give simple directions in Japanese using 右, 左, and まっすぐ, with polite phrases for asking staff and confirming what you heard.
- 108
Describing Temperature
Learn Japanese temperature words atsui, samui, atatakai, and suzushii, plus degree adverbs like totemo and sugoku, so you can say how hot or cold it is today.
- 109
Asking About Feelings
Learn to ask 'Are you okay?' and respond with empathy in Japanese. Master daijōbu, genki, and tsukareta to check in on friends and show you care.
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Making Excuses to Leave
Learn polite Japanese phrases to excuse yourself from a conversation or gathering, focusing on giving reasons like early meetings or prior commitments. Includes pronunciation and cultural tips.
Shopping and Storing: Basic Groceries
10 lessons- 111
Name Common Groceries
Learn Japanese shopping vocabulary for milk, eggs, bread, fruits, and vegetables, and practice saying 'I need to buy ___' with the pattern 〜を買わなければなりません.
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Ask Where an Item Is in the Store
Learn to ask where an item is in a Japanese grocery store using 〜はどこにありますか, with store vocabulary, aisle words, and a polite follow-up if you do not understand the reply.
- 113
Ask for a Quantity
Learn to request quantities in Japanese using counters like kiro, rittoru, and ko, so you can ask for a kilo of apples, a liter of milk, or half a dozen eggs at shops and markets.
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Understand the Price
Learn to ask the price of an item in Japanese and understand the shopkeeper's reply, including numbers and counters.
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Pay at the Market
Learn essential Japanese phrases to handle payments at market stalls, including asking for prices, paying with cash or card, and receiving change.
- 116
Ask for a Sample
Learn to ask for a taste of food at a Japanese market using 'Can I try ___?' phrases. Focus on trying before buying, with polite requests and market dialogue.
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Compare Two Items
Learn to compare items by quality in Japanese shops: say 'this one is cheaper, bigger, fresher' using kono hō ga + adjective, and ask which is better.
- 118
Ask About Freshness
Learn to ask about freshness and harvest time in Japanese when buying produce or fish. Includes polite phrases, a shopping dialogue, and common mistakes.
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Request a Bag
Learn to ask for a bag or box at checkout in Japanese using kudasai, with polite requests, counters, and register tips for everyday shopping.
- 120
Say You Are Just Looking
Learn how to reply to a shop assistant's 'Can I help you?' in Japanese by saying you are just looking, and how this differs from asking for help.
Navigating the City
10 lessons- 121
Asking for Directions
Learn to ask how to get to a place in Japanese. Practice 'How do I get to the museum?' and understand basic directions. Build a foundation for more specific requests.
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Asking If It Is Far
Learn to ask "Is it far from here?" in Japanese and understand answers with time estimates like "about 10 minutes on foot."
- 123
Asking for Landmarks
Learn to ask 'What's a good landmark near the station?' in Japanese and understand simple landmark descriptions to orient yourself. Practice natural phrases for meeting points, not directions.
- 124
Asking Which Bus to Take
Learn to ask which bus goes to a destination in Japanese, say the beach, and understand bus numbers using the pattern nan-ban no basu desu ka.
- 125
Asking About Walking Distance
Learn to ask whether a place is within walking distance in Japanese, how to ask how long it takes on foot, and how to answer these questions naturally at a beginner level.
- 126
Asking for a Map
Learn to ask 'Do you have a map of the city?' in Japanese, understand the reply, and read simple map words so you can find your way around town.
- 127
Asking How to Get to the Airport
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to ask the best way to the airport and understand train, bus, and taxi options, with polite question patterns and a practical dialogue.
- 128
Asking for the Nearest Metro Station
Learn to ask 'Where is the nearest metro station?' in Japanese, understand simple walking directions, and use the chikaku and michi patterns with confidence.
- 129
Asking If There Is a Shuttle
Learn to ask if there is a shuttle to the hotel and understand schedule details in Japanese, with essential phrases and a sample dialogue.
- 130
Asking for a Taxi Stand
Learn to ask 'Where can I find a taxi?' in Japanese and understand location words to find taxi stands. Perfect for beginners needing directions.
Building Social Connections
10 lessons- 131
Making Plans with Friends
Learn elementary Japanese to invite someone, suggest a time, accept or politely decline, and agree on a plan. Includes key phrases, a natural dialogue, and practice.
- 132
Suggesting Activities
Learn to propose activities in Japanese using '～ましょう' and '～はどうですか'. Perfect for suggesting a movie, a walk, or other outings with friends.
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Agreeing on Arrangements
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to confirm plans during negotiation, such as 大丈夫です and いいですね, and see how they differ from accepting an invitation.
- 134
Politely Declining Plans
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to decline a proposed plan politely, apologize lightly, and suggest an alternative time or activity using natural, friendly wording.
- 135
Rescheduling a Meetup
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to cancel or change plans, apologize naturally, and suggest a new day such as Sunday, using polite forms that fit everyday situations.
- 136
Asking for a Favor
Learn to ask for favors in Japanese, like taking a photo or borrowing notes. Use お願いします and 〜てもらえますか for polite requests. Beginner-friendly with dialogue.
- 137
Offering Help to a Friend
Learn to say 'Need a hand?' and 'I can help with that' in Japanese, and how to accept or decline help politely.
- 138
Sharing Good News
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to announce personal achievements like getting a job or moving, and react with genuine excitement using natural particles and casual forms.
- 139
Responding to Good News
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to react positively to someone's news, congratulate them, and ask follow-up questions as an active listener.
- 140
Showing Sympathy
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to comfort someone after bad news, including zannen desu ne, taihen desu ne, and supportive offers like nanika otetsudai dekiru koto wa arimasu ka.
Social Niceties: Dining and Visiting
10 lessons- 141
Basic Table Manners Phrases
Learn beginner Japanese table phrases: itadakimasu, gochisōsama deshita, and polite requests like shio o totte moraemasu ka. Includes a restaurant dialogue and common mistakes.
- 142
Being a Guest: Complimenting the Host
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to thank a host and praise their food or hospitality, including how to say 'This is delicious' and 'Thank you for having me.'
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Hosting Guests: Welcoming and Offering
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to welcome someone into your home and offer them food or a drink, including how to say 'Make yourself at home' and 'Would you like something to drink?'
- 144
Toasting and Celebrations
Learn basic Japanese toasts like Kanpai! and Omedetō, plus simple responses for birthdays, weddings, and dinners.
- 145
Excusing Yourself from the Table
Learn beginner Japanese phrases for leaving a table briefly during a meal or at the end, including gochisōsama deshita and sumimasen, with polite and casual register guidance.
- 146
Complimenting Someone's Home
Learn beginner-friendly Japanese phrases to compliment a host's home politely, including 'Your home is lovely,' with notes on tone, timing and what to avoid.
- 147
Bringing a Gift: Phrases for Giving
Learn beginner Japanese phrases for handing a gift to a host, including how to say 'This is for you' and 'I hope you like it,' with polite patterns and a sample exchange.
- 148
Receiving a Gift Politely
Learn beginner-friendly Japanese phrases for receiving a gift politely, including how to say 'You shouldn't have' and 'Thank you so much,' with natural examples and a short dialogue.
- 149
Saying Goodbye After a Visit
Learn beginner Japanese phrases for leaving a friend's or host's home, including 'Thanks for having me' and 'Let's do this again soon,' with polite and casual variants.
- 150
Small Talk at Parties
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to start, maintain, and politely exit light social conversations about weather, food, and hobbies, with natural examples and a short dialogue.
Parcel notices and redelivery
2 lessons- 501
Reading a Japanese Missed-Delivery Slip
Learn to scan a Japanese missed-delivery slip for the tracking number, the failed-attempt time, the driver's contact box, and the redelivery request options, with polite phrases for the door or phone.
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Choosing a Redelivery Time Window in Japanese
Learn to call the number on a missed parcel slip and politely request a two-hour redelivery window in Japanese, using 午前中, 12時ごろ, 14時から16時まで, and the pattern 〜時に届けてもらえますか with the hedge できれば.
Coin laundry after a small mishap
2 lessons- 511
Washer-Dryer vs. Dryer at a Japanese Coin Laundry
Learn to read 洗濯機, 乾燥機, and 洗濯乾燥機 at a Japanese coin laundry, ask これは洗濯だけですか、乾燥もできますか, and use 〜だけ and 〜もできますか with control panel words like 水温, コース, スタート.
- 512
You Forgot Your Blanket in the Coin Laundry
Learn polite Japanese to return to a coin laundry and ask staff whether your forgotten blanket is still there, using 忘れ物, 取りに来ました, and まだありますか.
A ramen ticket machine adventure
2 lessons- 521
When a Ramen Ticket Machine Button Is Sold Out
Learn to spot a sold-out button on a ramen ticket machine, ask これは売り切れですか, and pick another dish with 別のもの or おすすめはどれですか.
- 522
Your Ramen Ticket Printed Two Items
Learn polite Japanese to tell staff you accidentally bought two ramen tickets and ask to exchange or refund one before your order starts.
The neighborhood specialty food shop
2 lessons- 531
Reading Onigiri Filling Labels in Japanese
Learn to match handwritten onigiri tags to fillings like 鮭, ツナマヨ, 梅, 昆布 and 明太子, and ask staff which one is which at the counter.
- 532
Asking About a Wagashi's Seasonal Shape
Learn to ask what a wagashi's shape represents, which season it suggests, and what filling is inside, using polite Japanese questions that work in any shop.
Lockers and belongings at an event
2 lessons- 541
Choosing a Coin Locker Size for a Poster Tube
Learn to ask station staff if your poster tube fits in a coin locker, using 入りますか and size words like 大型, 中型, 小型.
- 542
You Forgot Which Locker You Used
Learn polite Japanese to say you forgot your locker number, describe your belongings, and ask staff to check for you.
A bicycle for a very local errand
2 lessons- 551
Adjusting a Rental Bicycle Saddle Height
Learn to ask rental shop staff to raise or lower your bicycle saddle in Japanese, and respond when they ask how high you want it.
- 552
Requesting a Valve Adapter for Bike Tires
Learn Japanese phrases to request a valve adapter, explain your pump doesn't fit, and handle a rental shop dialogue for inflating bike tires.
Joining a tabletop game session
2 lessons- 561
Watching the First Round of a Board Game
Learn beginner Japanese to ask to observe a board game, say you want to watch just the first round, and ask about rules politely without interrupting.
- 562
Understanding Furigana-Heavy Game Cards
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to ask about furigana and kanji readings on game cards, confirm meanings with other players, and keep a session moving smoothly.
A fan event with good boundaries
2 lessons- 571
Trading Duplicate Cards at a Fan Event
Learn beginner Japanese for trading duplicate cards at fan events: offer a trade with 交換しませんか, ask このカードと交換できますか, and check condition and rarity politely.
- 572
Asking Before Photographing a Display
Learn polite Japanese for asking staff whether you may photograph a display, using 写真を撮ってもいいですか and ここで撮影できますか, plus the words 展示 and ディスプレイ.
Making things at a craft workshop
2 lessons- 581
Adjusting Sashiko Thread Length
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to ask how long sashiko thread should be and to say your thread is too short, with a workshop role-play and key vocabulary like 刺し子 and 針.
- 582
Centering Clay on a Pottery Wheel
Learn beginner Japanese phrases to ask about centering clay on a pottery wheel, including how to request a demonstration when you're struggling.
Secondhand hobby treasure hunting
2 lessons- 591
Checking a Camera Battery Door at a Recycle Shop
Learn to ask if the battery door closes properly and if you can open it when inspecting a used camera at a Japanese recycle shop.
- 592
Asking About a Missing Runner in a Model Kit
Learn to ask staff in Japanese whether a model kit is missing a runner or parts, using ランナーが欠けていませんか and 部品は全部揃っていますか.