I just got back from Japan with limited Japanese and "daijoubu desu" was the most useful phrase. Something I learned to avoid headaches was if they speak to you in English, just go with English. When someone spoke to me in English and I swapped to Japanese, they took it as, "oh, Japanese is ok!" and then I had to stumble through the conversation. Also, another tip: if you rent a car, don't say "Tokyo Drifto" when you get in. I'm sorry to have scared you, Nippon Rental girl xD
The thing with the bag on the head was kind of crazy to hear but actually makes sense! Also you are so good at explaining! And omg yes i never want to ask where the restroom is! I literally prefer to wander up and down for minutes until i find it than ask!
I've been four times, literally booked my fifth trip a couple days ago, yet I have NEVER known to use "daijoubu desu" - gonna be sprinkling that in with my sumimasens and wakarimasens. Side note: I wanted to give you kudos for being different and a bit more relatable compared to other gaijin vloggers I've seen over the years. The sarcasm and slight awkwardness is very relatable and such a breath of fresh air. Hope you continue putting more videos out!
I love the sense of humour, I laughed several times lol I can imagine you must be really fun to be around with, especially in an izakiya. SUMIMASEN ! Kore Kudasi !
I was proud of myself for knowing all of those phrases! Ah except for betsu betsu - never travelled with anyone I had to split checks with so I never learnt that one so thank you! On a different note, I always give thanks before and after meals in English, especially when eating meat cos a whole animal died for that so I find the Japanese way makes a whole lot of sense to me that they do it even when alone 😂 Also side note: your.skin.is.glowing! I whatever you’re doing girl stay with it 😍🤩👌🏽
Okay, OK or from Japanese People pronunciation "OhKeh" is a powerful word which can be used if you forgot "Daijobu Desu." Majority of Japanese people say ohkeh 👌 while showing this sign in their hands. iipong is for long things like a beer bottle. But the best phrase ive learned to say is "Gomene Nihonggo Wakarimasen" hahaha. How much Japanese do I know, very "ISKOSHIIIIII" benkyo-shinai dakara. I never experienced "Betsu Betsu" paying of tabs, we always have someone paying for our meals (thanks friendly sponsors Arigato Gozaimasu)...
When you look at a Lyssa vid and learned that F.ukuro named herself after a bag. Wait... I just realized... she calls herself Tea and her username is Fukuro. TEABAG 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
These are really useful to know. I wish I had known them on my previous visit. I can also see these being helpful if you're robbing a bank. "Sumimasen. Kore kudasai"(points at money). ["Fukuro ni oiresimasu ka?"] > "Onegaishimasu". [When they come to arrest me] > "Daijoubu desu". [After being arrested and sentenced to 1 year in jail] > "Mou ippo, onegaishimasu."
I just got back from Japan with limited Japanese and "daijoubu desu" was the most useful phrase.
Something I learned to avoid headaches was if they speak to you in English, just go with English. When someone spoke to me in English and I swapped to Japanese, they took it as, "oh, Japanese is ok!" and then I had to stumble through the conversation.
Also, another tip: if you rent a car, don't say "Tokyo Drifto" when you get in. I'm sorry to have scared you, Nippon Rental girl xD
So true about the Japanese conversation! Sometimes if you speak ANY Japanese they assume you’re fluent! Haha can definitely be awkward.
Lmao wtf? 🤣 😂
Respect for the Tokyo Drift comment. LOL
I love how you explain things for us !! Thanks for all the tips. I will have to tell my lady about the head bag thing!!! Have a great day.
Thank you! Yes! Be sure to tell her so she doesn’t awkwardly stand in the changing room for ten minutes staring at a bag like I did!
Gonna try & remember this video when i go, thank you x
Sumimasen was the most common word I used with Arigatō and basically English for the rest besides greetings.
I'm going to Japan in 2 days so this came at a perfect time!
Omg have a great time!! For me it is still only a dream, although getting closer! 😅
for me too hehe, really looking forward to going some day!@@ooen
The thing with the bag on the head was kind of crazy to hear but actually makes sense!
Also you are so good at explaining!
And omg yes i never want to ask where the restroom is! I literally prefer to wander up and down for minutes until i find it than ask!
Hahah thank you! And same! I refuse to ask where the bathroom is on sheer principle and slight awkwardness!
So glad a came across your channel 😁 so cool ❤
I've been four times, literally booked my fifth trip a couple days ago, yet I have NEVER known to use "daijoubu desu" - gonna be sprinkling that in with my sumimasens and wakarimasens.
Side note: I wanted to give you kudos for being different and a bit more relatable compared to other gaijin vloggers I've seen over the years. The sarcasm and slight awkwardness is very relatable and such a breath of fresh air. Hope you continue putting more videos out!
Great video 😍😍😍
your skin is radiant!!!
I love the sense of humour, I laughed several times lol I can imagine you must be really fun to be around with, especially in an izakiya. SUMIMASEN ! Kore Kudasi !
Really good advice; thank you, Lyssa!
I was proud of myself for knowing all of those phrases! Ah except for betsu betsu - never travelled with anyone I had to split checks with so I never learnt that one so thank you!
On a different note, I always give thanks before and after meals in English, especially when eating meat cos a whole animal died for that so I find the Japanese way makes a whole lot of sense to me that they do it even when alone 😂
Also side note: your.skin.is.glowing! I whatever you’re doing girl stay with it 😍🤩👌🏽
This has been the most useful phrase video i have seen. Lets see if i can join a Japanese cult.
Donde esta la biblioteca is where is a very fancy spanish toilet 😂😂 love your vids
'Let's go to a love hotel' would be helpful
わらった
5 is incorrect - it should be Mou ippai (もう一杯）not Mou ippo. Just so you know!
I love your videos! Moto arimaska? onegaishimas!
Haha Moro arimasu!
9:15 Thanks for the Japanese-language tips, but f you’re looking for the restroom in Spanish, do NOT ask “Dónde está la biblioteca”!😁
Okay, OK or from Japanese People pronunciation "OhKeh" is a powerful word which can be used if you forgot "Daijobu Desu." Majority of Japanese people say ohkeh 👌 while showing this sign in their hands. iipong is for long things like a beer bottle. But the best phrase ive learned to say is "Gomene Nihonggo Wakarimasen" hahaha. How much Japanese do I know, very "ISKOSHIIIIII" benkyo-shinai dakara. I never experienced "Betsu Betsu" paying of tabs, we always have someone paying for our meals (thanks friendly sponsors Arigato Gozaimasu)...
Lol these dirty gaijin! Love it.
How do you say Omelette du fromage in Japanese?
Chizu kake tamago
おはよう👋😆✨☀️
You're kawaii desu
how do you say "pardon" and "sorry I don't speak Japanese"?
Sumimasen! And Nihongo ga Wakarimasen (literally I don’t understand Japanese)!
Fellow red raider 👉🏻👉🏻
When you look at a Lyssa vid and learned that F.ukuro named herself after a bag.
Wait... I just realized... she calls herself Tea and her username is Fukuro. TEABAG 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
❤⛩️🇯🇵
Venmo 😊
Lmao the cult and the police 💀
あなたは私のスカーレットヨハンソンになりますか..?
These are really useful to know. I wish I had known them on my previous visit. I can also see these being helpful if you're robbing a bank. "Sumimasen. Kore kudasai"(points at money). ["Fukuro ni oiresimasu ka?"] > "Onegaishimasu". [When they come to arrest me] > "Daijoubu desu". [After being arrested and sentenced to 1 year in jail] > "Mou ippo, onegaishimasu."
Sumimasen, Alyssa, but u'r lookin' 2 🔥🔥🔥 for zis wintah.