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11 Essential Phrases You Need When Taking a Taxi in Japan

Published:28th April 2019

Travel

Most people would not think of taking a taxi in Japan because it is widely believed to be expensive. However, this is not so. Short-distance travel by taxi is still quite affordable, especially when you have large pieces of luggage. […]

How to say “please go to the international terminal” in Japanese?

Published:20th February 2019

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Onegaishimasu is a useful phrase whenever we are in need of someone’s help or favour. When used with the word “made” before it, that is, “~ made onegaishimasu”, it means “please go to ~”. Try […]

How to say “Full tank, please” in Japanese?

Updated:20th February 2019
Published:13th February 2019

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation Petrol stations are called gasorin sutando (ガソリンスタンド) in Japanese. There are two types of petrol stations in Japan, full-service and self-service. Full-service petrol stations are those where attendants are on hand to fill up your tank as per […]

How to say “Does this train go to Shinjuku?” in Japanese?

Updated:8th June 2019
Published:21st January 2019

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation The phrase ～e ikimasu means “to go to ~”. Thus Shinjuku e ikimasu means to go to Shinjuku. You can simply put the subject kono densha (this train) in front to ask this question. Train […]

How to say “I want to book a taxi for tomorrow at 6.30am” in Japanese?

Published:29th December 2018

Answer by Japanese teacher Explanation The phrase yoyakushimasu means “to book or to reserve something”. If you conjugate the masu form of the verb to “~tai”, it means “I want to ~”. In this case, yoyakushitai means “I want to […]