20 Essential Japanese Shopping Phrases Every Beginner Should Know

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Japanese	Romaji	Meaning	When to Use
すみません	Sumimasen	Excuse me	Get a shop assistant's attention politely.
これはいくらですか	Kore wa ikura desu ka	How much is this?	Ask the price.
これをください	Kore o kudasai	This one, please	Buy an item while pointing.
試着できますか	Shichaku dekimasu ka	Can I try this on?	At clothing stores.
大きいサイズはありますか	Ōkii saizu wa arimasu ka	Do you have a larger size?	Ask for a larger size.
小さいサイズはありますか	Chiisai saizu wa arimasu ka	Do you have a smaller size?	Ask for a smaller size.
違う色はありますか	Chigau iro wa arimasu ka	Do you have another color?	Ask for color options.
おすすめは何ですか	Osusume wa nan desu ka	What do you recommend?	Ask staff for recommendations.
見てもいいですか	Mite mo ii desu ka	May I look at it?	Ask to see an item.
触ってもいいですか	Sawatte mo ii desu ka	May I touch it?	For display items.
これを二つください	Kore o futatsu kudasai	Two of these, please	Buy multiple items.
カードは使えますか	Kādo wa tsukaemasu ka	Can I use a card?	Before paying.
現金だけですか	Genkin dake desu ka	Is it cash only?	Ask payment options.
袋をお願いします	Fukuro o onegaishimasu	A bag, please	Request a shopping bag.
レシートをお願いします	Reshīto o onegaishimasu	Receipt, please	Ask for a receipt.
免税できますか	Menzei dekimasu ka	Is tax-free shopping available?	For eligible tourists.
返品できますか	Henpin dekimasu ka	Can I return this?	Ask about returns.
どこで払いますか	Doko de haraimasu ka	Where do I pay?	Find the checkout.
ありがとうございます	Arigatō gozaimasu	Thank you very much	Thank the staff.
また来ます	Mata kimasu	I'll come again	Friendly farewell.

20 Essential Japanese Shopping Phrases Every Beginner Should Know

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Introduction

Understanding Japanese Shopping Phrases

20 Essential Shopping Phrases

1. すみません

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2. これはいくらですか

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3. これをください

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4. 試着できますか

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5. 大きいサイズはありますか

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6. 小さいサイズはありますか

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7. 違う色はありますか

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8. おすすめは何ですか

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9. 見てもいいですか

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10. 触ってもいいですか

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11. これを二つください

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12. カードは使えますか

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13. 現金だけですか

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14. 袋をお願いします

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15. レシートをお願いします

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