Learn Japanese through Travel

Travel is one of the ways to learn Japanese (or any language).

Here are some unexpected benefits of learning Japanese through travel:

  1. You get communicating right away.
  2. You do this by learning language in chunks–meaningful pieces that get a person communicating right away.
  3. You learn grammar and vocabulary completely in context. This makes it much easier to remember.
  4. You learn to understand, and then produce. This is how we acquire languages.
  5. You can make a trip so much more rewarding when you can speak a bit of the language. Japanese people are so kind and patient with even just a bit of effort to speak their language.

Below you will find some words and phrases related to an airport. While it is likely that you won’t need to speak Japanese as so many that work at an airport will, it is a great place to start learning Japanese.

Please also note the writing systems. Try to first understand and identify patterns. When you learned to read, you learned to read what the words we say look like. When you can read, you can learn anything. With that said, don’t put too much pressure on yourself at first. Get communicating first. All the chunks you learn will add up to fluency.

Learn Japanese through Travel: At the Airport

At the airport




How many bags are you checking?



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あなたはいくつ バッグ  を    調べ    ますか
 RomajiAnatawa Ikutu  No  Bag   Wo Shirabe Masuka?

You need to check this bag.




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あなたは この バッグ  を     調べる    必要   あります
 RomajiAnatawa Kono Bag   Wo  Shiraberu Hituyou ga  Arimasu

There is a fee for this.




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これ には、  手数料  掛かり  ます
 RomajiKore Niwa Tesuuryou Ga Kakari Masu

Passport, please.



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パスポート   見せて ください
 RomajiPasuporto  Wo  Misete  Kudasai

I would like a window seat.




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窓側               お願い   します
 RomajiMadogawa No Seki Wo Onegai Shimasu

I would like an aisle seat.




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通路側            を  お願い    します
 RomajiTuurogawa No Seki Wo Onegai Shimasu

Pass through.



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      通り  ます
 RomajiMae Wo Toori Masu



Hands up, please.






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  挙げ   ください
 RomajiTe Wo Age Te Kudasai

Place laptop and keys here, please.




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ここにラップトップ        鍵        置いて     ください
 RomajiKokoni Laptop    To Kagi Wo Oite    Kudasai



Do you have a clear plastic bag?






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透明     買物              ありますか
 RomajiToumei Na Kaimono Fukuro Wa Arimasuka

Have a good trip.


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良い 旅行   を    して  ください
 RomajiYoi Ryokou Wo Shite Kudasai

Learn Japanese through travel: waiting for a flight





















                                                       




photo by Midorisyu

                    Waiting for a flight                                                        
the bar
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居酒屋
(Japanese Style)RomajiIzakaya

duty free


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免税    
 RomajiMenzei Ten



gift shop






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土産   
 RomajiMiyage Ten

restroom



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お手洗い
 RomajiOtearai
news stand

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キオスク
 Romajikiosk

bookstore


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書店
 RomajiShoten

Please_sit down.

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 座り   ください
 RomajiO Suwari Kudasai

headphones



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ヘッド フォン
 RomajiHeddo Fon

magazine



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雑誌
 RomajiZasshi

newspaper



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新聞
 RomajiShinbun

passport



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パスポート
 RomajiPasuPorto







How long do you plan to stay in the country?













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その      どのくらい    長く    滞在  する  予定   ですか
RomajiSono Kuni Ni Donokurai Nagaku Taizai Suru Yotei Desuka


What flight did you arrive on?


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どの 便    到着      しましたか
 RomajiDono Bin De Touchaku Shimasitaka?

Do you have a return ticket?




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往復     チケット  持って いますか
 RomajiOufuku Chiketto Wa Motte Imasuka?

Where will you stay while you are_in_this country?
Originalこの      滞在       どちら        宿泊         しますか
 RomajiKono Kni De Taizai Chu Dochira de Shukuhaku Shimasuka?







Do you plan to work while you are here?














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こちら   いる      働く    予定   ですか
 RomajiKochira Ni  Iru  Aida Hataraku Yotei Desuka? 



Here_is_my passport_and landing card.




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こちら          パスポート      入国     カード です
 RomajiKochiraa Watashi no Passporto To Nyuukoku Card Desu


Enjoy_your stay.



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  滞在    楽しんで   ください
 RomajiGo Taizai Wo Tanosinde Kudasai

My luggage is lost.
Original          荷物    無くなって  います
 RomajiWatashi No Nimotu GaNakunatte Imasu


Where did you travel_from today?




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今日どこ から 旅行    しましたか
 RomajiKyoDoko kara Ryokou Wo Shimasitaka 


Do_you_have any items to declare?



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何か        申告    する   物品     ありますか
 RomajiNanika  Shinkoku Suru Buppin Wa Arimasuka


Custom declarations, please.



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税関   申告       お願い   します
 RomajiZeikan Shinkoku Wo Onegai Shimasu




Open_your suitcase, please.








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あなた    スーツ  ケース    開けて  ください
 RomajiAnata   No   Suit    Case  Wo  Akete  Kudasai

suitcase


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スーツ  ケース
 RomajiSuit      Case

luggage


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荷物
 RomajiNimotu

baggage claim ticket


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  荷物     引渡所      チケット
 RomajiTe nimotu Hikiwatashi Chiketto

My suitcase is black.


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       スーツ     ケース        です
 RomajiWatashi  No   Suit       Case   Wa,  Kuro  Desu


My suitcase is red.


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       スーツ     ケース        です
 RomajiWatashi  No   Suit       Case   Wa,  Aka   Desu


My suitcase is blue.


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       スーツ     ケース        です
 Romaji
Watashi  No   Suit       Case   Wa,  Ao     Desu

My suitcase is brown.




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       スーツ     ケース        です
 RomajiWatashi  No   Suit       Case   Wa,  Cha  Desu

My suitcase is gray.
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       スーツ     ケース    グレー    です
 RomajiWatashi  No   Suit       Case   Wa,   Grey     Desu

luggage trolley
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荷物        台車
 RomajiNimotu No   Daisha

Do you want the free book with linked audio to learn Japanese through travel? https://reallifelanguage.lpages.co/japanese-for-travel-and-beginners-phrasebook/

My strange podcast.

If you are wondering why there is a download file below, it is a word in Japanese. 

We learn languages most effectively in chunks–meaningful words and phrases to communicate right away. 

Some years ago, I started sharing these chunks to learn Japanese fast. I added a feed to share. You can create your own playlists, and start speaking in seconds. Check it out here: https://reallifelanguage.lpages.co/japanese-for-travel-and-beginners-podcast/

Want to master a language in the next year? Check out the course here: https://real-life-language.teachable.com/p/the-5-week-linguist

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