This table provides a prioritized selection of practical scripts and common phrases for everyday situations such as ordering food, paying at the cashier, checking in and out of hotels, and asking for directions. It also includes fundamental expressions related to time and dates, like asking about the day and time. Each phrase is presented with its romaji transcription and an audio short code to help learners perfect pronunciation and gain confidence using these essential spoken Japanese expressions in real-life scenarios.
๐ Scripts for Daily Life and Basic Time Expressions:
| Phrase/Script | Japanese (romaji + read shortcode) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| I would like to order | chuumon shimasu | Used when ordering food or drinks in a restaurant. |
| Menu, please | menyuu onegaishimasu | Asking politely to see the menu. |
| How much is this? | kore wa ikura desu ka? | Asking the price of an item. |
| I’ll pay here | koko de harai masu | Indicating you want to pay at this location (cashier). |
| Where is the restroom? | toire wa doko desu ka? | Asking for the location of the restroom. |
| I have a reservation | yoyaku shite imasu | Informing staff that you have a reservation (hotel, restaurant). |
| Check-in please | chekku-in onegaishimasu | Requesting the check-in process. |
| Check-out please | chekku-auto onegaishimasu | Requesting to check out. |
| Please call a taxi | takushii o yonde kudasai | Asking someone to call a taxi for you. |
| What time is it? | nanji desu ka? | Asking for the current time. |
| Today | kyou | Refers to today, useful in date or schedule conversations. |
| Tomorrow | ashita | Refers to tomorrow, commonly used when planning or scheduling. |
| What day is it today? | kyou wa nan youbi desu ka? | Asking which day of the week it is today. |
| The bill, please | okaikei onegaishimasu | Asking for the check/bill at a restaurant or store. |