Japanese language for getting around in Japan

Thinking about traveling to Japan? Learn the Japanese language for getting around and asking for directions in Japan with phrases and free audio so you don’t get lost in the streets and more importantly, in translation.

Please also note the writing systems. Try to first understand and identify patterns. All the chunks you learn will add up to fluency.

Getting around


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subway	Original	地下鉄
	Romaji	Chikatetu

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train	Original	電車
	Romaji	Densha

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bus	Original	バス
	Romaji	Bus

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taxi	Original	タクシー
	Romaji	Takushii

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I need to go to ___________, please.	Original	______________へ　向かって　　　します。
	Romaji	______________E 　 Mukatte 　Shimasu。

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Where is the ticket office?	Original	チケット販売店は、どちらですか？
	Romaji	Chiketto Hanbaiten Wa、 Dochira Desuka?

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Where can I buy a ticket?	Original	どちらで、チケットを買えますか？
	Romaji	Dochira De Chiketto Wo Kae Masuka?

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One ticket, please.	Original	チケットを 1 枚お願いします。
	Romaji	Chiketto Wo Ichi Mai Onegai Shimasu。

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Where is the bus stop?	Original	バスは、　どこで停まりますか？
	Romaji	Bus Wa、 Doko De Tomari Masuka?

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How much does it cost to the city center?	Original	街の中心までいくらかかりますか？
	Romaji	Machi No Chuushin Made Ikura Kakari Masuka?

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How much does it cost to the airport?	Original	空港までいくらかかりますか？
	Romaji	Kuukou Made Ikura Kakari Masuka?

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Here, please.	Original	こちら　　まで、　　お願い　　します。
	Romaji	Kochira Made、　Onegai 　Shimasu。

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Where is the closest taxi stand?	Original	一番近いタクシー乗り場は、　どちらですか？
	Romaji	Ichiban Chikai Takushii Noriba Wa、 Dochira Desuka?

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Where is the closest subway stop?	Original	一番近い地下鉄　の　駅　　は、　どちらですか？
	Romaji	Ichiban Chikai Chikatetu No Eki Wa、 Dochira Desuka?

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I’d like to rent a car, please.	Original	どうか、レンタ　カー　を　貸して　ください。
	Romaji	Douka、Rranta Car Wo Kasite Kudasai。

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A small car.	Original	小型車
	Romaji	Kogatasha

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A medium car.	Original	中型車
	Romaji	Chuugatasha

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A big car.	Original	大型車
	Romaji	Oogatasha

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I would like a ticket to ___________.	Original	__________ まで　の　チケットをお願いします。
	Romaji	__________ Made No Chiketto Wo Onegai Shimasu。

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I would like a round trip ticket.	Original	往復　　切符をお願いします。
	Romaji	Oufuku Kippu Wo Onegai Shimasu。

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At what time _________?	Original	何時に＿＿＿＿ですか？
	Romaji	Nanji Ni ＿＿＿＿ Desuka?

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Is it close?	Original	近いですか？
	Romaji	Chikai Desuka?

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Is it far?	Original	遠いですか？
	Romaji	Tooi Desuka?

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Turn left.	Original	左に曲がってください。
	Romaji	Hidari Ni Magatte Kudasai。

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Turn right.	Original	右に曲がってください。
	Romaji	Migi Ni Magatte Kudasai。

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Go straight.	Original	真っ直ぐ　　行って　　ください。
	Romaji	Massugu 　　Itte 　　Kudasai。

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block	Original	一丁
	Romaji	Icchou

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roundabout	Original	ロータリー
	Romaji	Rootarii

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Do you have a map?	Original	地図　　は、持って　ますか？
	Romaji	Chizu Wa、 Motte Masuka？

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Japanese language for getting around in Japan

Japanese language for getting around in Japan