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Learn Basic Japanese In Less Than 3 Min A Day?
Free Japanese Lessons

Did you know that you can Learn Basic Japanese in just 3 Minutes a day?
This page is a good starting point, especially if you're thinking of Coming over for business meetings or teaching English in Japan.

I believe that if you communicate with the locals, you get into the best adventures, off the beaten track in Japan.

This page includes Japanese Basic Phrases and words and an Easy and simple Japanese word list.

It's fun to be able to exchange a few words with the locals with this compact little Appliance, that will fit into your pocket or purse.

Why should you buy a Japanese Translator on Amazon?
On Amazon you'll find almost every Japanese Translator that has ever existed.

Often, you'll find these Appliances at a fraction of what they cost at the stores.
You know exactly what you're getting (and you know it's top quality if you look at other customer Reviews.

A Japanese/English electronic dictionary will fit into your pocket or purse. This tiny thing can literally save your life in some cases.


Why Learn Japanese?

Coming over for business meeting or for teaching English in Japan?It will make all the difference in the world if you know a few Japanese greetings, numbers and some basic Japanese words and phrases.

Many people are contacting me, asking about teaching English in Japan.
Knowing Basic Japanese will certainly help secure a job here.

Considering that Japan is the 3rd largest economy in the world there are increasing job opportunities here for foreigners - translators, travel guides and teachers, to name just a few.

The easy way is to start with a basic Japanese word list.
So don't worry about the writing system at the moment.


Japanese Basic Phrases Made Simple


  • I don't understand Japanese - Nihongo wa wakarimasen

  • Where is the……? - wa doko desu ka?

  • How much does it cost? - Ikura desu ka?

  • See you later - Itte rasshai

  • How much is this? - Kore wa ikura desu ka


Japanese Basic Phrases For Traditional Japanese Foods


  • Cooked rice - Gohan

  • Miso soup - Miso shiru

  • Lunch box - Bento

  • Alcohol - o-sake

  • Green tea - o-cha

  • Water - mizu

  • Pickles - tsukemono

  • Usually said before eating - Itadakimasu

  • Do you have an English menu? - Eigo no menyuu wa arimasuka?

  • I'll take this, please - Kore kudasai

  • What is that? - Sore wa nan desu ka

  • Check, please - O-kanjou kudasai



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