Question
I’m heading to Japan soon, and I’m a bit nervous about navigating the airports. What should I say if I need help finding the baggage claim area in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
荷物受取所（にもつうけとりじょ）はどこですか。
Nimotsu uketorijo wa doko desuka?
Where is the baggage claim area?
When at an airport, finding the baggage claim area can be tricky, especially if you’re tired after a long flight. The above phrase will help you find it with ease. Nimotsu means “baggage” and uketorijo means “claim area”.
The word “doko” is a crucial part of your vocabulary as it means “where”, allowing you to ask about the location of various things. Simply replace nimotsu uketorijo with other places, like “toire” (toilet) or “kootsuu kikai” (transportation facility), to find what you need.
