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:

You get communicating right away.
You do this by learning language in chunks–meaningful pieces that get a person communicating right away.
You learn grammar and vocabulary completely in context. This makes it much easier to remember.
You learn to understand, and then produce. This is how we acquire languages.
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?	Original	あなたは、いくつのバッグを調べますか？
	Romaji	Anatawa、 Ikutu No Bag Wo Shirabe Masuka?
You need to check this bag.	Original	あなたは、このバッグを調べる　必要　　が　あります。
	Romaji	Anatawa、 Kono Bag Wo Shiraberu Hituyou　ga　 Arimasu。
There is a fee for this.	Original	これ　には、　　手数料　が掛かります。
	Romaji	Kore Niwa、 Tesuuryou Ga Kakari Masu。
Passport, please.	Original	パスポート　　を　見せて　ください。
	Romaji	Pasuporto 　Wo Misete Kudasai。
I would like a window seat.	Original	窓側の席をお願いします。
	Romaji	Madogawa No Seki Wo Onegai Shimasu。
I would like an aisle seat.	Original	通路側の席をお願いします。
	Romaji	Tuurogawa No Seki Wo Onegai Shimasu。
Pass through.	Original	前を通ります。
	Romaji	Mae Wo Toori Masu。
Hands up, please.	Original	手を挙げてください。
	Romaji	Te Wo Age Te Kudasai。
Place laptop and keys here, please.	Original	ここに、ラップトップと鍵を置いてください。
	Romaji	Kokoni、Ｌａｐｔｏｐ　Ｔｏ　Ｋａｇｉ　Ｗｏ　Ｏｉｔｅ　Ｋｕｄａｓａｉ。
Do you have a clear plastic bag?	Original	透明　　な買物袋はありますか？
	Romaji	Toumei Na Kaimono Fukuro Wa Arimasuka？
Have a good trip.	Original	良い旅行をしてください。
	Romaji	Yoi Ryokou Wo Shite Kudasai。

Learn Japanese through travel: waiting for a flight


Please_sit down.	Original	お座りください。
	Romaji	O Suwari Kudasai。
headphones	Original	ヘッドフォン
	Romaji	Heddo Fon
magazine	Original	雑誌
	Romaji	Zasshi
newspaper	Original	新聞
	Romaji	Shinbun
passport	Original	パスポート
	Romaji	PasuPorto
How long do you plan to stay in the country?	Original	その国にどのくらい長く滞在する予定ですか？
	Romaji	Sono Kuni Ni Donokurai Nagaku Taizai Suru Yotei Desuka？
What flight did you arrive on?	Original	どの　便　で　　　到着しましたか？
	Romaji	Dono Bin De Touchaku Shimasitaka?
Do you have a return ticket?	Original	往復チケットは持っていますか？
	Romaji	Oufuku Chiketto Wa Motte Imasuka?
Where will you stay while you are_in_this country?	Original	この国で滞在中どちらで宿泊しますか？
	Romaji	Kono Kni De Taizai Chu Dochira de Shukuhaku Shimasuka?
Do you plan to work while you are here?	Original	こちらにいる間、　働く予定ですか？
	Romaji	Kochira Ni Iru Aida、 Hataraku Yotei Desuka?
Here_is_my passport_and landing card.	Original	こちらが、私のパスポートと入国カードです。
	Romaji	Kochiraｇa、 Watashi no Pasｓｐorto To Nyuukoku Ｃａｒｄ Desu。
Enjoy_your stay.	Original	ご滞在を楽しんでください。
	Romaji	Go Taizai Wo Tanosinde Kudasai。
My luggage is lost.	Original	私の荷物が、無くなっています。
	Romaji	Watashi No Nimotu Ga、Nakunatte Imasu。
Where did you travel_from today?	Original	今日、どこ　から　旅行　　を　　しましたか？
	Romaji	Kyo、Doko kara Ryokou Wo Shimasitaka？
Do_you_have any items to declare?	Original	何か申告する物品はありますか？
	Romaji	Nanika Shinkoku Suru Buppin Wa Arimasuka？
Custom declarations, please.	Original	税関　　　申告をお願いします。
	Romaji	Zeikan Shinkoku Wo Onegai Shimasu。
Open_your suitcase, please.	Original	あなたのスーツケースを開けてください。
	Romaji	Anata No Suit Case Wo Akete Kudasai。
suitcase	Original	スーツケース
	Romaji	Suit Case
luggage	Original	荷物
	Romaji	Nimotu
baggage claim ticket	Original	手荷物引渡所チケット
	Romaji	Te nimotu Hikiwatashi Chiketto
My suitcase is black.	Original	私　　　　のスーツケースは、黒です。
	Romaji	Watashi No Suit Case Wa, Kuro Desu。
My suitcase is red.	Original	私　　　　のスーツケースは、赤です。
	Romaji	Watashi No Suit Case Wa, Aka Desu。
My suitcase is blue.	Original	私　　　　のスーツケースは、青です。
	Romaji	Watashi No Suit Case Wa, Ao Desu。
My suitcase is brown.	Original	私　　　　のスーツケースは、茶です。
	Romaji	Watashi No Suit Case Wa, Cha Desu。
My suitcase is gray.	Original	私　　　　のスーツケースは、グレーです。
	Romaji	Watashi No Suit Case Wa, Grey Desu。
luggage trolley	Original	（荷物の）台車
	Romaji	（Nimotu 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/

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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/

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Japanese for Travel and Beginners

	photo by Midorisyu Waiting for a flight
the bar	Original	居酒屋
(Japanese Style)	Romaji	Izakaya
duty free	Original	免税店
	Romaji	Menzei Ten
gift shop	Original	土産　店
	Romaji	Miyage Ten
restroom	Original	お手洗い
	Romaji	Otearai
news stand	Original	キオスク
	Romaji	kiosk
bookstore	Original	書店
	Romaji	Shoten

Learn Japanese through Travel

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