I would like to see more Japanese phrase videos, because I enjoy them. I would like to see one about conversation phrases: Hello, how are you? (I had attempted to learn those myself several years ago. Unfortunately, I have recently realized I had been mispronouncing the phrase the ENTIRE time.) Sigh...anyway, keep up the good work!!
I THINK trying can be enough sometimes. As long as you aren't down right being rude, I'd imagine most people would be understanding. Maybe it can vary though. I think please and thank you is pretty universal. There is a number of little things that one wouldn't think of though... That is exactly what I worry about too! Learning a couple of phrases like in this video is pretty helpful, as well as maybe bowing. Most people SHOULD be understanding of foreigners.
For the last 3 weeks, I was in Japan with my girlfriend. We are both from germany and took some japanese lessons before our vacation, and yeah, sometimes even trying to speak in japanese felt like that the people were somehow impressed that we took the effort, so dont you worry about offending anybody if you are not properly speaking the language, the people really appriciate the effort. btw: we were treated so nicely everywhere we went, both people and country are awesome.
Japanese people give foreigners a lot of slack. Especially when it comes to being socially clumsy or even rude. The strict politeness culture only comes into play with japanese people themselves.
1:38 - how many people 2:28 - do you accept credit card 2:58 - do you have an english menu 3:23 - do you serve vegetarian/vegan/halal food 4:23 - this please 4:47 - what's your recommendation 5:18 - how much does this cost 5:52 - i have a __ allergy 6:46 - is there __ in this 7:24 - please take the __ out 8:13 - is this spicy 8:48 - please give me __ (can i have some __) 9:23 - excuse me 10:09 - check/cheque/bill please 10:38 - thank you for the meal
I just took my family of 6 to Japan a few weeks ago. 4 of us are allergic to various seafood things. Thanks to you guys I could navigate the Japanese restaurant and none of had any allergic reactions--one shop owner even asked me why my Japanese was so good! arigatou gozaimasu!
Great job! Other ideas for key phrases: checking into hotel, talking to taxi driver, navigating in a store, at a train station or to a bus driver to get to where you need to go
Since I’m Japanese I never watched this video but was curious and watched it now. I have to say, Maiko looks SO pretty! Her yukata and makeup are definitely on point 😍✨
There's no better way to learn these phrases other than from you two. Especially Maiko who did a very adorable and as authentic as it can be translations and how to say it precisely. I agree on the high pitch voice, i've noticed that everytime women speak.
This was one of the very best video's. The combination of you explaining and Maiko doing the pronunciations was FABULOUS. Do more of these. Maiko Says it, I try and say it, my wife corrects me. It's BRILLIANT. If i pronounce a word wrong my wife just gives me a blank stair and goes, What was that? Then giggling says, did you mean...... then i just say Karaoke the american way and she runs away holding her ears. :-)
@@PaolofromTOKYO Tomoko thinks, Other shopping, or getting directions.I think things like Gomennasai for when you do something dumb by accident.. Or basic politeness things. LIke When to say Douzo to offer for someone to go before you. But also what about an Important Kanji or other kana. LIke Tsunami shelters and stuff. OH OH Where is the Western toilet? :-) That one is important.
@@PaolofromTOKYO Came here to say this too, great video. :) And as Randy said, just daily things which makes the life for both sides easier. Thanks for all your effort you both.
This was an excellent video. The way that you broke down the phrase and with Maiko say it in different manors, spoken and slowly. Dōmo arigatōgozaimashita どうもありがとうございました
These were helpful. I want to avoid being 'that rude foreigner' when I visit so it was great to have Maiko breakdown the pronunciation like this. Now I just need to learn/memorize how to say 'Sorry, I don't speak Japanese. Can we speak English?'...I always learn this phrase (replacing Japanese with whatever language) in the native tongue of places I visit...at least that gives them the chance to say no, instead of me just barging in with English.
Your video was so helpful. . Maiko is a cute n wonderful teacher. She was super clear and the way she pronounced and the manner she used those phrases... . Thanks so much. 💐
My 19 y/o daughter was *embarrassed* cuz I used the word *Kawaii* but I calmly explained I'm learning Japanese ✌ Now I'm gonna forward her this vid😁 Arigato for the phrases, very useful
Funny story about #7 from a friend of mine who studied Japanese in University: During the unit about shopping, the professor had all of the students break out into groups and roleplay a shopping scenario. Midway through, the professor stopped every group, because they were pronouncing the words wrong. It was at that moment that he learned something very fascinating: Kore wa Ikura desu ka = How much is this? Kore wa iKUra desu ka = Is this caviar? Too many of my friend's class (himself included) were putting emphasis on the second phrase and not the first. Lesson learned, and a little laugh along the way!
Wow Paolo!!! Cannot tell you how important this video is to me! I'll be listening to it over & over & over again until I have it memorized. With much gratitude, thanks you!
Pretty much sums up our experience eating out in Japan, we ended up helping another traveler couple to translate (they are vegan) despite not knowing Japanese other than the few basics you have shown in the video. Very helpful and useful video.
Maiko is too cute. Love her facial expressions. Seems like a very fun lady. When I ate at sushi places, after I finished my meal I just gave the lady at the counter by the door a 10,000 yen note. Never had an issue.
OML, Maiko hime sure was wonderful this episode:) All she needed was a fan! You two should do more of these kind of videos. Maiko did a superb job by repeating the phrase several times and slowed so you can hear each syllable. Maiko should be a teacher:) Paolo, you were marvelous as always...☮🐱
I would love to see more of this Paolo! I am studying Japanese casually for years and years and i want to become a translator someday! I would also love to hear you speak more Japanese in videos
Thanks for another awesome video! Learning phrases is really important for people travelling to Japan. Ordering food to me, is one of the most daunting things. I struggled a lot figuring out what to say. I wish I had this video when I went last year!
Thank you Paolo! My wife and I are on our honeymoon. We are on day 5/14 and these phrases are extremely helpful. Also thank you so much for providing our itinerary while we are here! Great videos keep up the great work
Now you post this! I just came back from Japan last week, we didn’t have much problem but all your videos and recommendations were very helpful. Arigato gozaimas!
I'd also really appreciate a video explaining how some small shops work, sort of regarding what they commonly say - like shops with the ticket system or common phrases cashiers say ! I'm going to Japan next year and am a little nervous because I still don't know how many systems work, and my Japanese is still pretty low quality lol
I’ve been learning Mandarin for two and half years and Japanese for 5 months after visiting Japan. Just found your channel! Great stuff! I subscribed! 👍
LOVE YOU MAN! YOU ARE MY HERO!!! I'm going to visit Japan soon, it's been my forever dream to visit it but I was so lost I didn't know where to start searching until I found your channel, I've learned so many things from your videos. Thank you for all of your efforts, your channel is just so perfect! Each video you made is so amazing, filled with fun, GREAT information and well-edited. You seriously helped me a lot, thank you again! + Maiko-san you're soooo pretty
Paolo! And maiko!My name is chabbypoptokyo nice to meet you guys! Awesome video! I myself is from tokyo. Been here for 5 years now and li love it! This video is really helpful for new comers to tokyo thanks for sharing ❤️🇯🇵 love maikos expression! So true!🤣🤣🤣
Paolo I hope to run into you! Your creative and always think out the box. I know it’s alot of work to live in Japan and prepare but I want that goal!! Your helping with these videos!!
Very useful video. Love when Maiko-Chan tilts her head left or right to emphasize the key words. Paolo should repeat after her and tilt his head, too! Kawaii! 😆 🙏💛🤙🍧🏝
Ohh that is exciting! Japan is just such an amazing country. We travelled Japan as a family and found so many amazing things to do. We are currently releasing loads of fun videos that might help you plan your trip.
Love videos like this.. Taught myself a few words and phrases before I went to tokyo and actually got by pretty well. Plus it made my trip more fun just speaking some japanese. 👍🏼
Im japanese. Complement: When you come to japan and eat in restaurant, I hope you to say "itadakimasu(いただきます、i-ta-da-ki-ma-su) before you start to eat. This phrase means you thank for everyone who involved your meal.
Hi Paolo :) I think it could be usefull : A video for the main sentences to say when arriving at your hotel or in a house with hosts and when leaving and throughout the reservation if you have to ask the staff for things. I'm going to Japan in two months with my girlfriend for the first time so your channel is life-saving !
Brother P. Thanks so much for all of these videos. Just got back from Tokyo and I must have went to 99% of the places you recommended in the areas you recommended. What a magical trip! However !!!! I could have used this video about two weeks ago! Think of all the extra fried chicken and beer I could have ordered had I known how! 🤔🍺
Like if you want to see more Japanese phrase videos? If so, what topic?
Anything Bro! It's sooooo useful! Maiko is soooo Kawaii ❤
A video on how you learned Japanese, and your journey as to how and why you moved to Japan. thanks!
I would like to see more Japanese phrase videos, because I enjoy them. I would like to see one about conversation phrases: Hello, how are you? (I had attempted to learn those myself several years ago. Unfortunately, I have recently realized I had been mispronouncing the phrase the ENTIRE time.) Sigh...anyway, keep up the good work!!
Sake detailed vid pls Paolo!!!!
This is really handy. Please make some videos about short useful phrases in japan.
Legit the thing I'm most concerned about when I visit Japan is being polite/proper and not offending anyone. This helps!
Thanks Ethan!
I THINK trying can be enough sometimes. As long as you aren't down right being rude, I'd imagine most people would be understanding. Maybe it can vary though. I think please and thank you is pretty universal.
There is a number of little things that one wouldn't think of though... That is exactly what I worry about too!
Learning a couple of phrases like in this video is pretty helpful, as well as maybe bowing. Most people SHOULD be understanding of foreigners.
For the last 3 weeks, I was in Japan with my girlfriend. We are both from germany and took some japanese lessons before our vacation, and yeah, sometimes even trying to speak in japanese felt like that the people were somehow impressed that we took the effort, so dont you worry about offending anybody if you are not properly speaking the language, the people really appriciate the effort. btw: we were treated so nicely everywhere we went, both people and country are awesome.
@@Norman0507 The level of politeness and kindness that I experienced on my trip was above and beyond, for the most part.
Japanese people give foreigners a lot of slack. Especially when it comes to being socially clumsy or even rude. The strict politeness culture only comes into play with japanese people themselves.
1:38 - how many people
2:28 - do you accept credit card
2:58 - do you have an english menu
3:23 - do you serve vegetarian/vegan/halal food
4:23 - this please
4:47 - what's your recommendation
5:18 - how much does this cost
5:52 - i have a __ allergy
6:46 - is there __ in this
7:24 - please take the __ out
8:13 - is this spicy
8:48 - please give me __ (can i have some __)
9:23 - excuse me
10:09 - check/cheque/bill please
10:38 - thank you for the meal
So helpful, thanks!
A true hero
Humble beeing ♡
I really liked how Maiko said the
phrases slowly so i can get the pronounciation correct
Maiko YOU ARE HILLARIOUS.
Randy Little agreed
So cute 😂
LOL! Maiko is so adorable 😂😂
She totally is! 😂😊
You 2 should start an extra channel with videos like this. Based on learning japanese! Love it!
I just took my family of 6 to Japan a few weeks ago. 4 of us are allergic to various seafood things. Thanks to you guys I could navigate the Japanese restaurant and none of had any allergic reactions--one shop owner even asked me why my Japanese was so good! arigatou gozaimasu!
Great job! Other ideas for key phrases: checking into hotel, talking to taxi driver, navigating in a store, at a train station or to a bus driver to get to where you need to go
Maiko being extra.. and I enjoyed every bit of it
Blonde hair too! Super rare in 日本
Since I’m Japanese I never watched this video but was curious and watched it now. I have to say, Maiko looks SO pretty!
Her yukata and makeup are definitely on point 😍✨
There's no better way to learn these phrases other than from you two. Especially Maiko who did a very adorable and as authentic as it can be translations and how to say it precisely. I agree on the high pitch voice, i've noticed that everytime women speak.
This was one of the very best video's. The combination of you explaining and Maiko doing the pronunciations was FABULOUS. Do more of these. Maiko Says it, I try and say it, my wife corrects me. It's BRILLIANT. If i pronounce a word wrong my wife just gives me a blank stair and goes, What was that? Then giggling says, did you mean...... then i just say Karaoke the american way and she runs away holding her ears. :-)
Awesome!!!! Glad you liked the style of the video. What other topics do you want to cover?
@@PaolofromTOKYO Tomoko thinks, Other shopping, or getting directions.I think things like Gomennasai for when you do something dumb by accident.. Or basic politeness things. LIke When to say Douzo to offer for someone to go before you. But also what about an Important Kanji or other kana. LIke Tsunami shelters and stuff. OH OH Where is the Western toilet? :-) That one is important.
Yes, Maiko saying it slowly and quickly is very helpful!
@@PaolofromTOKYO Came here to say this too, great video. :) And as Randy said, just daily things which makes the life for both sides easier. Thanks for all your effort you both.
Get a divorce.
I really appreciate the allergy phrase. We leave for Toyko in a couple days and my partner's allergic to shrimp. So this really helps! Thank-you!
This is very helpful. As someone who doesn't speak the language natively I feel like you understand what type of help your viewers are looking for.
Maiko looked very cute doing the translation demonstrations...
This was an excellent video. The way that you broke down the phrase and with Maiko say it in different manors, spoken and slowly.
Dōmo arigatōgozaimashita どうもありがとうございました
These were helpful. I want to avoid being 'that rude foreigner' when I visit so it was great to have Maiko breakdown the pronunciation like this. Now I just need to learn/memorize how to say 'Sorry, I don't speak Japanese. Can we speak English?'...I always learn this phrase (replacing Japanese with whatever language) in the native tongue of places I visit...at least that gives them the chance to say no, instead of me just barging in with English.
Your video was so helpful. . Maiko is a cute n wonderful teacher. She was super clear and the way she pronounced and the manner she used those phrases... . Thanks so much. 💐
Keep doing what you do my guy
Thanks JimboJay!
I feel proud that I have a basic understanding of how to form Japanese sentences. And now my vocabulary has increased. どもありがとうございます！
Massive fan of your channel.
And for you to actually guide for halal related questions is amazing!
Kudos and looking forward to more of your videos.
Paolo and Maiko, my day is complete 😊👍🇨🇦🇯🇵
Thanks Lisa Naga! Glad we could make your day better.
My 19 y/o daughter was *embarrassed* cuz I used the word *Kawaii* but I calmly explained I'm learning Japanese ✌ Now I'm gonna forward her this vid😁 Arigato for the phrases, very useful
I use the word kawaii too. It just means cute.
@@PaolofromTOKYO Hai, but she thought I was "trying to be cool" so she was (in her teenage word) "Cringing" when I said that word 😂 Lol.....teens! ✌
Funny story about #7 from a friend of mine who studied Japanese in University:
During the unit about shopping, the professor had all of the students break out into groups and roleplay a shopping scenario. Midway through, the professor stopped every group, because they were pronouncing the words wrong. It was at that moment that he learned something very fascinating:
Kore wa Ikura desu ka = How much is this?
Kore wa iKUra desu ka = Is this caviar?
Too many of my friend's class (himself included) were putting emphasis on the second phrase and not the first. Lesson learned, and a little laugh along the way!
Wow Paolo!!! Cannot tell you how important this video is to me! I'll be listening to it over & over & over again until I have it memorized. With much gratitude, thanks you!
Maiko's pronunciations are next-level helpful
Pretty much sums up our experience eating out in Japan, we ended up helping another traveler couple to translate (they are vegan) despite not knowing Japanese other than the few basics you have shown in the video. Very helpful and useful video.
You forgot itadakimasu! Very important to yell it before you eat.
Burger I have also been told the same.
Paolo and Maiko is genius. Much easier than reading lots of phrases in language books 👏🏻 God bless your health 🙏🏻
*are geniuses
Maiko would be a great voice actress, she sounds SO much like an anime character in this video
She sounds like any other jp person.......
Kawaii culture. Alot of Japanese girls talk like that.
Maiko is too cute. Love her facial expressions. Seems like a very fun lady. When I ate at sushi places, after I finished my meal I just gave the lady at the counter by the door a 10,000 yen note. Never had an issue.
MAIKOさん
煽ってるようにしか聞こえない笑
OML, Maiko hime sure was wonderful this episode:) All she needed was a fan! You two should do more of these kind of videos. Maiko did a superb job by repeating the phrase several times and slowed so you can hear each syllable. Maiko should be a teacher:) Paolo, you were marvelous as always...☮🐱
Please make more videos like this one. So many people can learn japanese language from your videos. Thank you.
I would love to see more of this Paolo! I am studying Japanese casually for years and years and i want to become a translator someday! I would also love to hear you speak more Japanese in videos
Perfect timing Paolo, I'm heading to Tokyo next week. Thanks!
Awesome! Glad you found the info useful for your trip Just Some Guy without a Mustache!
perfect timing? why? you already have a mustache! No place exist to reject you. hf!
Just Some Guy without a Mustache lucky
*Luckyyyyyyyy!* 😭
Hi, I will be moving to Tokyo on July 29. Maybe we can Hangout.
Thanks for another awesome video! Learning phrases is really important for people travelling to Japan. Ordering food to me, is one of the most daunting things. I struggled a lot figuring out what to say. I wish I had this video when I went last year!
Maiko cracks me up 😂 Very useful video! We’re heading to Japan in a couple of months so I’m sure we’ll be utilising these phrases. Thanks!
Have an awesome trip Yvonne Liu!
THANK YOU!!! IVE BEEN ASKING SEVERAL accounts how to say food allergies! Gosh I have so many that I should list it down. Thank you for these!!!
Thank you Paolo! My wife and I are on our honeymoon. We are on day 5/14 and these phrases are extremely helpful. Also thank you so much for providing our itinerary while we are here! Great videos keep up the great work
This is fantastic!! Very clear... at just the right pace... and Maiko is a treasure!!
Now you post this! I just came back from Japan last week, we didn’t have much problem but all your videos and recommendations were very helpful. Arigato gozaimas!
I'd also really appreciate a video explaining how some small shops work, sort of regarding what they commonly say - like shops with the ticket system or common phrases cashiers say ! I'm going to Japan next year and am a little nervous because I still don't know how many systems work, and my Japanese is still pretty low quality lol
I’ve been learning Mandarin for two and half years and Japanese for 5 months after visiting Japan. Just found your channel! Great stuff! I subscribed! 👍
As a foreigner who have come to Japan for 1 month, I can prove those phrases are really simple and useful 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for the tips it helps alot as a student living here in Japan ☺️☺️
Awesome! Glad you found the Japanese phrases useful Geneeva Villamor!
LOVE YOU MAN! YOU ARE MY HERO!!! I'm going to visit Japan soon, it's been my forever dream to visit it but I was so lost I didn't know where to start searching until I found your channel, I've learned so many things from your videos.
Thank you for all of your efforts, your channel is just so perfect! Each video you made is so amazing, filled with fun, GREAT information and well-edited.
You seriously helped me a lot, thank you again!
+ Maiko-san you're soooo pretty
I’ve been waiting for a video like this! I would love to see more “how to say this in Japanese” videos.
Excellent. Very well presented. Both Sensei spoke well. Loved to hear and learn more.
This was excellent. I love the repetition both fast and slow, really helpful! Thanks for this.
Maiko s so far the best, love her.Thank u Paolo
You guys' content is Top Notch!!
Thank you for actually providing useful phrases! More of these type of videos would be awesome.
Sumimaseeeeen!!! Maiko-chan kyawaiiii...thanks guys, very helpful desu 😊
Paolo! And maiko!My name is chabbypoptokyo nice to meet you guys! Awesome video! I myself is from tokyo. Been here for 5 years now and li love it! This video is really helpful for new comers to tokyo thanks for sharing ❤️🇯🇵 love maikos expression! So true!🤣🤣🤣
I love this channel I really learn a lot because me and mine sister want to make a trip to Japan u really learn new things every day 😊
Maiko is so cute, she should be teaching japanese on Italki, i would definitelly want to learn from her.
Maiko was the highlight of this video 😂😂😂 thanks Paolo and Maiko!!! All my love to little Wolfy
Im going to Tokyo from Canada with two of my best friends in November. I thought phrases would be a good place to start, thank you Paolo!
Thank You! I will be needing this as I will be leaving for Japan July 11th.
Thanks for this video Paolo and Maika. I really learned some new phrases. I hope to go to Japan soon.
Super useful. Thank you Paolo and Maiko! ❤️❤️❤️
This was great! So very useful! Thanks very much to the both of you for putting this together!!
All I know is, chicken cutlet, Level 5, mushroom and egg plant, 200 grams rice. Works every time at CoCo Curry.
Your channel is so helpful and your videos are always filmed so nicely I can tell you put a lot of effort into them!!
Dude your videos are crazy good
Thanks Noah2x4!
Paolo you're one of my favorite people on youtube.
Thanks blasianFMA!
Maiko is so Kawai!! Adorable
The combo of u two makes such great Japanese language learning🎉
Maiko. She makes me laugh especially in the beginning, when shes was like" huh".
Paolo I hope to run into you! Your creative and always think out the box. I know it’s alot of work to live in Japan and prepare but I want that goal!! Your helping
with these videos!!
Very useful video. Love when Maiko-Chan tilts her head left or right to emphasize the key words. Paolo should repeat after her and tilt his head, too! Kawaii! 😆 🙏💛🤙🍧🏝
Fantastic video! Will be using this when i go visit in October! Salamat!
This video was so helpful! I’ll be in Japan solo traveling in a couple of months lol so I needed this.
Ohh that is exciting! Japan is just such an amazing country. We travelled Japan as a family and found so many amazing things to do. We are currently releasing loads of fun videos that might help you plan your trip.
She’s so precious 🥰 desu kaaaaa 😆
You guys are the best! Maiko is so funny! Thank you for this great video!
Thanks for the phrases, very useful
Thanks for watching Avery Lopez-Baines!
Going to Japan soon, this is really going to help! Do more of these videos Paolo.
Thanks. This’ll be useful when I’m there in a few weeks.
yes phrases used in this video will really work out.
Amazing job, you two! Very helpful indeed.
Thank you! Your video's awesome. I am going to Japan next month and your video help a lot.
It's not weekend without you ❤
Love your videos 😊 you always cheer me up!
I will used it next year when go to japan. Finally
Love videos like this.. Taught myself a few words and phrases before I went to tokyo and actually got by pretty well. Plus it made my trip more fun just speaking some japanese. 👍🏼
This was super helpful! Please do more of these!
This is great 👍🏻 thanks for this video. We are going to Japan next month.
Awesome! Glad you found the info useful ACA Los Angeles!
Im japanese.
Complement: When you come to japan and eat in restaurant, I hope you to say "itadakimasu(いただきます、i-ta-da-ki-ma-su) before you start to eat. This phrase means you thank for everyone who involved your meal.
Can't I just say "arigato", While leaving restaurants?
@@PraveenKumar-ge2tg ありがとう"arigato" is actually ok but ごちそうさまでした"gochisousamadeshita" is better word in that situation.
@@suteudon922 arigato ❤️
Very helpful. Can you make a video helping the costumer’s like wouldn’t you like something to drink
Great and very useful video. Thank you both!
Hi Paolo :)
I think it could be usefull :
A video for the main sentences to say when arriving at your hotel or in a house with hosts and when leaving and throughout the reservation if you have to ask the staff for things.
I'm going to Japan in two months with my girlfriend for the first time so your channel is life-saving !
I found this Video VERY interesting and helpful. I do go to Japanese Restaurants - I LOVE the food, and I can use Chop Sticks.
Brother P. Thanks so much for all of these videos. Just got back from Tokyo and I must have went to 99% of the places you recommended in the areas you recommended. What a magical trip! However !!!! I could have used this video about two weeks ago! Think of all the extra fried chicken and beer I could have ordered had I known how! 🤔🍺
Brilliant ! Next - at the train station, or at the hotel?
I like her sarcastic but enthusiastic tone lol
2018: Educational, adorable, and hilarious! More of these, kudasai! 2023: More adorable than ever! What a lovely couple. 😍😍
I am learning Japanese now in Japan, and this video is great! :) very relevant
Amazing video, very useful. Thank you so much.
Brilliant video. Maiko had me crying with laughter. Please make more like this xxx