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Tokyo

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Essential Vocabulary

Local Slang & Phrases in Tokyo

Phrase #1

"Sumimasen"

Meaning: Excuse me / Sorry / Thank you

Example:

'Sumimasen, where is the Shinjuku exit?'

Phrase #2

"Arigato gozaimasu"

Meaning: Thank you very much (polite)

Example:

'Arigato gozaimasu after receiving your train ticket.'

Phrase #3

"Konbini"

Meaning: Convenience store (7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart)

Example:

'Let's grab breakfast onigiri at the konbini.'

Cultural Etiquette in Tokyo

  • Keep voice volume low on public trains; phone calls are strictly prohibited on trains.
  • Tipping is neither expected nor accepted in restaurants and can cause confusion.
  • Hold cash and cards with both hands when handing them to a cashier.

Transit Navigation Tip

Add a digital Suica or Pasmo transit card to your Apple Wallet / Google Wallet for seamless subway transit.

Currency Used: JPY (¥)Country: Japan

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