Basic phrases for learners: Basic Phrases

💬 Pronounced as [えいご] (eh-go).

🇯🇵 English is widely taught in Japan, especially in schools.

💬 Pronounced as [にほんご] (nih-hon-go).

🇯🇵 Japanese can be challenging due to its three writing scripts: hiragana, katakana, and kanji.

💬 Pronounced as [えいごをはなしますか？] (eh-go o ha-na-shi-ma-su ka).

🇯🇵 This phrase is useful for travelers as English proficiency varies across Japan.

💬 Pronounced as [にほんごがくしゅう] (nih-hon-go ga-ku-shuu).

🇯🇵 Language schools for Japanese are available throughout Japan, especially in major cities.

💬 Pronounced as [わたしはにほんごをべんきょうしています] (wa-ta-shi wa nih-hon-go o ben-kyo-u shi-te-i-masu).

🇯🇵 Showing that you're learning Japanese often receives a positive response from locals.

💬 Pronounced as [わかりません] (wa-ka-ri-ma-sen).

🇯🇵 A polite way to express that something isn't clear to you.

💬 Pronounced as [くりかえす] (ku-ri-ka-e-su).

🇯🇵 Useful when trying to confirm information or practice pronunciation.

💬 Pronounced as [それをもういちどいってもらえますか？] (so-re o mo-u i-chi-do i-tte mo-ra-e-ma-su ka).

🇯🇵 A polite way to ask for repetition when you didn't catch something.

💬 Pronounced as [ゆっくりはなして] (yuk-ku-ri ha-na-shi-te).

🇯🇵 Often useful in fast-paced conversations to ensure comprehension.