Travel phrasebook
Japanese words and phrases for getting around Japan — transport, directions and travel basics, with English translations. Useful whether you're visiting or moving.
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| Japanese | English |
|---|---|
| くるま | Car |
| でんしゃ | Train |
| バス | Bus |
| ひこうき | Airplane |
| ふね | Ship / Boat |
| じてんしゃ | Bicycle |
| タクシー | Taxi |
| ちかてつ | Subway |
| しんかんせん | Bullet train |
| えき | Train station |
| ひだり | Left |
| みぎ | Right |
| まっすぐ | Straight ahead |
| ここ | Here |
| そこ | There (near listener) |
| ホテル | Hotel |
| レストラン | Restaurant |
| びょういん | Hospital |
| くうこう | Airport |
| ちず | Map |
| パスポート | Passport |
| ビザ | Visa |
| チケット | Ticket |
| スーツケース | Suitcase |
| チェックイン | Check in |
| しゅっぱつ | Departure |
| とうちゃく | Arrival |
| ツアー | Tour |
| ガイド | Guide |
| おみやげ | Souvenir |
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