Thanks for these tips. Wish I had known some of these when we were out there last year. I only learn't half way through the trip about saying the more polite Arigato gozaimasu rather than just gozaimasu!
Great video! Love the humor and mnemonics. My favorite part was the “sort it out yourself” 😂😂 Daijoubu also comes in handy if you’re into clubbing and happen to be clumsy 😅 I’ve fallen down the stairs more than once at my favorite bar (stupid Japanese ladder stairs! *shakes fist*) and daijoubu’d about a million times 😂😂 Also for shopping and stuff I’ve found doumo is the most common thank you people give to cashiers and staff. So I say that a lot… And if you stick around long enough or are at least observant, you just randomly pick phrases up from paying attention to those around you and eavesdropping 😅 Oh my, I’m coming back next week and I’m not sure I’m ready to be thrown back into Japanese all around me. Especially at my in-laws 😅 I haven’t spoken Japanese with my husband/at home in probably 6 years!
@@japanunravelledwhen I got married 7 years ago😅 Back next week for 2 months on a home location scouting expedition, then moving back next year probably, not sure. I don’t think that’s enough planning time, but my husband is one of those jump before thinking people 😅😂 or jump when you think of it so you don’t back out… 🤔
IMO this is actually a very good use of generative AI that isn’t just copyright laundering - putting together the bizarre images that people create for mnemonics and making them truly visual. I hadn’t thought about doing that before, so thank you!
Onegaishimasu is sort of more versatile 🤔 , kudasai is specifically for “give me -- (thing)” something you can touch/hold. Onegai can be used for that plus like… “please do something for me” or even thank you for doing something (before they’ve done it) I feel like onegaishimasu is more polite… When all else fails, just listen to what people around you are saying to figure out which is correct in the same context 😅
i would love to travel to japan. although i have passed n4, i am still struggling with myself whether this level of language will be enough to communicate with people in japan. what do you think?
Your videos are informative and really enjoy them for the most part. I just loathe the ending spiel "watch this video before you ruin your trip". I know you gotta get clicks but it gives off snake oil salesman.
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I'm in Tokyo now. Putting your lessons to good use. Much appreciated!
Thanks, good to hear it was helpful!
This is great. I've been to Japan a few times now and I can definitely recommend learning all of these phrases. Great videos.
Thanks! 😃
Honestly this is SO SO SO HELPFUL!!! Thank you!!! 🙏👏👏
I'm so glad! That was the plan!
Much needed homework. Thanks for making all your video's so watchable. Less than seven weeks now
Time enough to get ready, enjoy!
Thanks for these tips. Wish I had known some of these when we were out there last year.
I only learn't half way through the trip about saying the more polite Arigato gozaimasu rather than just gozaimasu!
Glad it was helpful! (I'm sure you meant to say "than just arigato", because that's the basic thank you bit)
I imagine this is how Michael Scott would prepare for Japan.
Thank you!
This is great! 4 days to go until our trip. I can learn these.
Thank you! You can do it!
Great video! Love the humor and mnemonics.
My favorite part was the “sort it out yourself” 😂😂
Daijoubu also comes in handy if you’re into clubbing and happen to be clumsy 😅 I’ve fallen down the stairs more than once at my favorite bar (stupid Japanese ladder stairs! *shakes fist*) and daijoubu’d about a million times 😂😂
Also for shopping and stuff I’ve found doumo is the most common thank you people give to cashiers and staff. So I say that a lot…
And if you stick around long enough or are at least observant, you just randomly pick phrases up from paying attention to those around you and eavesdropping 😅
Oh my, I’m coming back next week and I’m not sure I’m ready to be thrown back into Japanese all around me. Especially at my in-laws 😅 I haven’t spoken Japanese with my husband/at home in probably 6 years!
Some good extra tips here, thanks! How long since you were last here?
@@japanunravelledwhen I got married 7 years ago😅
Back next week for 2 months on a home location scouting expedition, then moving back next year probably, not sure. I don’t think that’s enough planning time, but my husband is one of those jump before thinking people 😅😂
or jump when you think of it so you don’t back out… 🤔
So many good places to live here - it's hard to choose if you're not tied to a particular location.
Will use. Thank you!
Enjoy!
Thank you for these great tips! I'll be adding them to my Japanese phrases cheat sheet. 😁
Ooh, yes, I love the image association to remember phrases - this is the way I learn language! Tom Murray Mask - aha! :D
Pretty silly stories, but definitely helps with the recall, yes! Enjoy!
IMO this is actually a very good use of generative AI that isn’t just copyright laundering - putting together the bizarre images that people create for mnemonics and making them truly visual. I hadn’t thought about doing that before, so thank you!
Thanks! Despite the lack of eyes on passenger faces, I was happy with the way it turned out.
It was funny but it make sense 😂
😂😂😅 Thank you.
You're welcome!
Would Kore onegaishimasu be more polite to ask when ordering?
You can say that too - though I'm not sure which is more polite.
Onegaishimasu is sort of more versatile 🤔 , kudasai is specifically for “give me -- (thing)” something you can touch/hold.
Onegai can be used for that plus like… “please do something for me” or even thank you for doing something (before they’ve done it)
I feel like onegaishimasu is more polite…
When all else fails, just listen to what people around you are saying to figure out which is correct in the same context 😅
Great words and pronunciation tips 👍 Can I add, Sumimasen (Sorry / Excuse me) ..... say 'Sue me Mason' fast 😊
Great suggestion! Thanks!
i would love to travel to japan. although i have passed n4, i am still struggling with myself whether this level of language will be enough to communicate with people in japan. what do you think?
I think you're overthinking it. Most people come with zero Japanese. And you've got N4!
With just a few phrases and a smile we are currently getting around Japan just fine
Your videos are informative and really enjoy them for the most part. I just loathe the ending spiel "watch this video before you ruin your trip". I know you gotta get clicks but it gives off snake oil salesman.
Thanks so much!