On the Go & Emergencies
| German | Japanese | Romaji |
|---|---|---|
| Where is ...? | ...はどこですか | ...wa doko desu ka? |
| Station | 駅 | Eki |
| Toilet | トイレ | Toire |
| Hotel | ホテル | Hoteru |
| Hospital | 病院 | Byōin |
| Left / Right / Straight | 左 / 右 / まっすぐ | Hidari / Migi / Massugu |
| Help! | 助けて！ | Tasukete! |
| I am sick | 具合が悪いです | Guai ga warui desu |
| Please call an ambulance | 救急車をお願いします | Kyūkyūsha o onegai shimasu |
| I am lost | 道に迷いました | Michi ni mayoimashita |
| This place please (Taxi) | ここにお願いします | Koko ni onegai shimasu |
| A ticket to ... please | ...までの切符をお願いします | ...made no kippu o onegai shimasu |
Numbers
| Number | Japanese | Romaji |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 一 | Ichi |
| 2 | 二 | Ni |
| 3 | 三 | San |
| 4 | 四 | Yon / Shi |
| 5 | 五 | Go |
| 6 | 六 | Roku |
| 7 | 七 | Nana / Shichi |
| 8 | 八 | Hachi |
| 9 | 九 | Kyū / Ku |
| 10 | 十 | Jū |
| 100 | 百 | Hyaku |
| 1,000 | 千 | Sen |
| 10,000 | 万 | Man |
Useful Everyday Expressions
| German | Japanese | Romaji |
|---|---|---|
| Cheers! | 乾杯！ | Kanpai! |
| Cute! | かわいい！ | Kawaii! |
| Incredible! | すごい！ | Sugoi! |
| No problem | 大丈夫 | Daijōbu |
| Welcome! (in shops) | いらっしゃいませ | Irasshaimase |
| I am from Germany | ドイツから来ました | Doitsu kara kimashita |
💡 Tipp
Japanese people speak little English—but it gets better in tourist areas. Google Translate with camera function is a lifesaver for Japanese menus and signs. Download the Japanese package for offline use!
