Asking for Directions & Transportation in Japanese
Getting around in a Japanese-speaking country starts with the right phrases. These lessons teach you how to ask for directions, use public transportation, and navigate like a local.
39 lessons · 1621 flashcards

Weekend plans
Small talk

The weather
Small talk

Travel plans
Small talk

7-Eleven vs FamilyMart vs Lawson
Conversation about daily Japanese companies

Toyota vs Honda vs Nissan vs Mazda
Conversation about daily Japanese companies

Asahi vs Kirin vs Sapporo vs Suntory
Conversation about daily Japanese companies

Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan

Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan

Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan

Finding the nearest station
Asking for directions to metro

Understanding directions given back to you
Asking for directions to metro

Asking how far it is
Asking for directions to metro

Phrases and vocab
Taking taxi to hotel

Stating the destination
Taking taxi to hotel

Confirming price, duration, and payment
Taking taxi to hotel

Directions to the restaurant
Asking for directions

Directions to the hotel
Asking for directions

Check in counter
At the airport

Common vocab and phrases
At the airport

Boarding at the gate
At the airport

Fare disputes
Dispute with taxi driver

Route choice
Dispute with taxi driver

Payment methods
Dispute with taxi driver

Customer reservation details
Working in the travel industry

Customer transportation information
Working in the travel industry

Customer luggage delivery information
Working in the travel industry

Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan (Advanced)

Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan (Advanced)

Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by Japan (Advanced)

Buying tickets
Visiting the museum

Asking about exhibits
Visiting the museum

Getting around the museum
Visiting the museum

Directions
Basic directions

Asking for directions
Basic directions

Pick-up or drop-off locations
Dispute with taxi driver Part 2 (Advanced)

Fare disputes
Dispute with taxi driver (Advanced)

Route choice
Dispute with taxi driver (Advanced)

Payment methods
Dispute with taxi driver (Advanced)

Pick-up or drop-off locations
Dispute with taxi driver Part 2
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