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Handy Konbini Phrases
The 10 phrases that cover 95% of konbini interactions. Staff are used to foreign customers — pointing and smiling go a long way.
Buying
"Kore o kudasai" = I'll take this. "Ikura desu ka?" = How much is it?
Bags & heating
"Fukuro wa irimasu ka?" → they ask you; answer "hai" (yes) / "daijoubu desu" (no). "Atatakaku shimasu ka?" → "hai, onegaishimasu" (yes, warm it) / "daijoubu desu" (no).
Payment
"Kaado de daijoubu desu ka?" = Can I pay by card? "Genkin de" = cash. "Suica de" = by IC card.
Extras
"Michi wa..." = is there... "Reshipīto daijoubu desu" = no receipt needed. "Densha no pāsu" = asking about train passes.
Key Phrases
| Japanese | Romaji | English |
|---|---|---|
| これをください | Kore o kudasai | I'll take this one |
| いくらですか？ | Ikura desu ka? | How much is it? |
| 袋はいりますか？→ はい／大丈夫です | Fukuro wa irimasu ka? → Hai / Daijoubu desu | Do you want a bag? → Yes / No thanks |
| 温めますか？→ お願いします | Atatakaku shimasu ka? → Onegaishimasu | Warm it up? → Yes please |
| カードで大丈夫ですか？ | Kaado de daijoubu desu ka? | Can I pay by card? |
| スープはどこですか？ | Sūpu wa doko desu ka? | Where is the soup? |
| スプーンをください | Supūn o kudasai | A spoon, please |
| レシートは大丈夫です | Reshīto wa daijoubu desu | No receipt, thanks |
| 水はありますか？ | Mizu wa arimasu ka? | Do you have water? |
| ありがとうございました | Arigatō gozaimashita | Thank you! |
Tips
- "Daijoubu desu" is the universal polite "no thanks" — memorize it first.
- Card machines at some stores prompt in Japanese only — look for the English option button or ask "eigo de?"