Situations
Awkward situations in Japanese
The chapters phrasebooks skip. Each one opens with the sentence you actually need, then explains why it is harder than the words suggest, and ends with the whole conversation as it actually went.
How to question a charge on the bill, in Japanese
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すみません、こちらは注文していないのですが。
Excuse me, we didn't order this one.
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How to return something without a receipt, in Japanese
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返品したいのですが、レシートをなくしてしまいました。
I'd like to return this, but I've lost the receipt.
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How to get rebooked after a cancelled flight, in Japanese
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明日の朝では間に合わないので、今日中の便を確認していただけますか。
Tomorrow morning won't be in time, so could you check for a flight leaving today?
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How to raise a noise problem with a neighbour, in Japanese
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夜の音のことで少しご相談があるのですが。
There's something about noise at night I'd like to talk over with you.
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How to decline an invitation politely, in Japanese
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誘ってくれてありがとう！ただ、その日は予定があって行けそうにないんだ。
Thanks for inviting me! But I have plans that day and don't think I can make it.
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How to say the haircut is going wrong, in Japanese
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すみません、思っていたより短いので、もう少し長めにしてもらえますか。
Sorry, it's shorter than I expected. Could you leave it a bit longer?
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How to tell a restaurant about a food allergy, in Japanese
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卵アレルギーがあるので、卵が入っていない料理はどれですか。
I have an egg allergy. Which dishes don't have egg in them?
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How to report a theft to the police, in Japanese
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かばんを盗まれました。
My bag has been stolen.
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How to describe a symptom at the pharmacy, in Japanese
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胃が重い感じがするんですが、何かありますか。
My stomach feels heavy. Do you have anything for it?
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How to describe something when you don't know the word, in Japanese
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名前がわからないんですが、木を切るものを探しています。
I don't know what it's called, but I'm looking for something to cut wood with.
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Every situation here is a conversation in the app. Free, no subscription, and the first attempt is allowed to be terrible.
