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Shopping

11 phrases

Quick Reference

これはいくらですか?

Kore wa ikura desu ka?

How much is this?

core

Point at the item. Listen for a number.

見ているだけです

Mite iru dake desu

I'm just looking

core

Response to shop staff when browsing.

これをください

Kore wo kudasai

I'll take this one, please

core

Point at item + say this. Works anywhere.

他の色はありますか?

Hoka no iro wa arimasu ka?

Do you have other colors?

extra

Replace 色 (iro / color) with サイズ (saizu / size) if needed.

大きいサイズはありますか?

Ookii saizu wa arimasu ka?

Do you have a larger size?

extra

大きい (ookii) = larger. 小さい (chiisai) = smaller. Japanese sizing runs small.

試着できますか?

Shichaku dekimasu ka?

Can I try this on?

extra

For clothing stores.

カードで払えますか?

Kaado de haraemasu ka?

Can I pay by card?

core

Japan is still cash-heavy. Always check.

袋はいりません

Fukuro wa irimasen

I don't need a bag

extra

You'll be asked at konbini frequently.

免税はできますか?

Menzei wa dekimasu ka?

Can I get tax-free?

extra

Need passport. Purchase over ¥5,000.

これは何ですか?

Kore wa nan desu ka?

What is this?

core

Point at unfamiliar items.

領収書をください

Ryoushuusho wo kudasai

Please give me a receipt

extra

For expense tracking or returns.

ようこそ! Welcome

What should we call you? (purely cosmetic — nothing is sent anywhere)