Shopping for jeans: denim types such as handloom selvedge
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Key Phrases
デニムのジーンズ
denimu no jiinzu
Denim jeans
試着してもいいですか？
shichaku shi te mo ii desu ka
Can I try them on?
素敵な選択ですよ。
suteki na sentaku desu yo
Wonderful choice
Skills You'll Learn
Engaging in shopping conversations
買い物の会話に参加する
kaimono no kaiwa ni sanka suru
Inquiring about product details
商品の詳細を尋ねる
shouhin no shousai o tazuneru
Expressing purchase decisions
購入決定を表現する
kounyuu kettei o hyougen suru
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are shopping in a local clothing store in Japan, specifically looking for a pair of denim jeans. The store clerk welcomes you and helps you find exactly what you're searching for: hand-woven selvedge denim. After trying on a pair, you find they fit perfectly and inquire about the price. Despite finding them a little expensive, you are impressed with the quality and decide to make the purchase.
こんにちは。デニムのジーンズを探しています。
konnichiwa denimu no jiinzu o sagashi te i masu
Hello. I'm looking for denim jeans.
いらっしゃいませ。どんなジーンズをお探しですか？
irasshai mase donna jiinzu o o sagashi desu ka
Welcome. What kind of jeans are you looking for?
手織りのセルビッジデニムはありますか？
teori no serubijjidenimu wa ari masu ka
Do you have hand-woven selvedge denim?
はい、ございます。こちらにございますよ。
hai gozai masu kochira ni gozai masu yo
Yes, we do. They're right here.
いいですね。試着してもいいですか？
ii desu ne shichaku shi te mo ii desu ka
Great. Can I try them on?
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
こんにちは。
konnichiwa
Hello.
💬 A common greeting used any time after 10am until evening.
🇯🇵 Polite and friendly way to greet someone you meet during the day.
See breakdown →デニム
denimu
Denim
💬 Katakana [デニム] is often used for foreign words in Japanese.
🇯🇵 Denim is highly popular in Japan for its durability and style.
See breakdown →ジーンズ
jiinzu
Jeans
デニムのジーンズ
denimu no jiinzu
Denim jeans
💬 Mix of Katakana and Hiragana representing object ownership.
🇯🇵 Japan is renowned for high-quality denim making.
See breakdown →いらっしゃいませ。
irasshai mase
Welcome.
💬 Standard greeting from staff upon entering a store.
🇯🇵 Heard everywhere in stores across Japan, emphasizes customer service.
See breakdown →どんな
donna
What kind of
💬 Used to inquire about a variety or type.
🇯🇵 Useful in stores when asking for specific types or styles.
See breakdown →どんなジーンズを
donna jiinzu o
What kind?
💬 Asking about preferences or types of jeans.
🇯🇵 Japanese stores often have varied styles and types of jeans.
See breakdown →手織りの
teori no
Hand-woven
💬 Refers to something made by hand, emphasizing craftsmanship.
🇯🇵 Japan values craftsmanship; hand-woven items are highly coveted.
See breakdown →セルビッジデニム
serubijjidenimu
Selvedge denim
💬 ‘Selvedge’ retains original English pronunciation.
🇯🇵 Selvedge denim is valued for quality and traditional weaving techniques in Japan.
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