Japan celebrated New Year’s earlier today, and people in America will be celebrating in just a few short hours. So for everyone that wants to start the New Year learning more Japanese, here are a few easy phrases to use in 2019! あけましておめでとうございます/ Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu! This is the big one you need to know. It means “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” So you can use it … Continue reading Easy New Year Japanese Phrases!

There are tons of sites that teach you basic Japanese phrases for travel in Japan, but almost none of them teach you useful phrases to use when you are in Japanese “Konbini” or convenience stores. So here are some useful phrases to know when you stop by your favorite 7-11, Lawson, or Family Mart in Japan! いらっしゃいませ! / Irasshaimase! This is an easy one, and … Continue reading Japanese Phrases For Convenience Stores In Japan!