Basic Phrases                  Otohime

Here's a list of some basic phrases travelers should master.
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How much does it cost? Sore wa ikura desu ka?     sore: it ikura: how much

I'll take this. Kore wo kudasai.     kore: this

Thank you. Arigatou.

Where's the restroom? Where is a toilet? Toire wa doko desu ka?     toire: rest room, toilet doko: where

I'd like to buy a ticket. Chiketto wo ichi mai kudasai.     chiketto: ticket Kanji translation: ichi mai: a sheet of

Could you take my picture, please? Shasin wo totte morae masu ka?     Kanji translation: shashin: photo, picture

Yes. Hai.

No. Iie.

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