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Japanese phrase cards to show in Japan

Open a large Japanese message for stations, shops, pharmacies, hospitals and emergencies, then show it directly to staff.

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Check the English meaning first. Then open the large card and show the Japanese text directly to the person helping you.

Everyday help

I do not understand Japanese. Do you speak English?

日本語が分かりません。英語は話せますか?

Nihongo ga wakarimasen. Eigo wa hanasemasu ka?

Everyday help

Is free Wi-Fi available here?

無料Wi-Fiはありますか?

Muryō Wi-Fi wa arimasu ka?

Everyday help

I lost this item. Has it been found?

これをなくしました。届いていますか?

Kore o nakushimashita. Todoite imasu ka?

Travel & transport

How do I get to this station?

この駅へはどう行けばいいですか?

Kono eki e wa dō ikeba ii desu ka?

Travel & transport

Which ticket should I buy for this hotel?

このホテルへ行くには、どの切符を買えばいいですか?

Kono hoteru e iku ni wa, dono kippu o kaeba ii desu ka?

Travel & transport

I would like to send this luggage to my next hotel.

この荷物を次のホテルへ送りたいです。

Kono nimotsu o tsugi no hoteru e okuritai desu.

Travel & transport

I have oversized baggage. Which seat should I reserve?

特大荷物があります。どの席を予約すればいいですか?

Tokudai nimotsu ga arimasu. Dono seki o yoyaku sureba ii desu ka?

Money & shopping

Can I pay by card?

カードで支払えますか?

Kādo de shiharaemasu ka?

Money & shopping

Is this item eligible for tax-free shopping?

この商品は免税対象ですか?

Kono shōhin wa menzei taishō desu ka?

Everyday help

Where can I throw this away?

これはどこに捨てられますか?

Kore wa doko ni suteraremasu ka?

Health & emergency

I would like to speak with a pharmacist.

薬剤師さんに相談したいです。

Yakuzaishi-san ni sōdan shitai desu.

Health & emergency

I am looking for a doctor who speaks English.

英語が話せる医師を探しています。

Eigo ga hanaseru ishi o sagashite imasu.

Health & emergency

Please call an ambulance.

救急車を呼んでください。

Kyūkyūsha o yonde kudasai.

Health & emergency

I have a medicine allergy.

薬のアレルギーがあります。

Kusuri no arerugī ga arimasu.

Food & dietary needs

I have a severe food allergy to this ingredient.

私はこの食材に重い食物アレルギーがあります。

Watashi wa kono shokuzai ni omoi shokumotsu arerugī ga arimasu.

Food & dietary needs

Does this dish contain this ingredient?

この料理にこの食材は入っていますか?

Kono ryōri ni kono shokuzai wa haitte imasu ka?

Food & dietary needs

Do you use the same utensils, oil or cooking surface?

同じ調理器具、油、鉄板を使っていますか?

Onaji chōri kigu, abura, teppan o tsukatte imasu ka?

Food & dietary needs

I cannot eat meat, seafood, eggs, dairy products or animal-derived stock.

肉、魚介類、卵、乳製品、動物性のだしは食べられません。

Niku, gyokairui, tamago, nyūseihin, dōbutsusei no dashi wa taberaremasen.

Food & dietary needs

Does this contain pork, lard, gelatin or alcohol?

豚肉、ラード、ゼラチン、アルコールは入っていますか?

Butaniku, rādo, zerachin, arukōru wa haitte imasu ka?

Food & dietary needs

If you cannot confirm the ingredients, I cannot eat this.

原材料を確認できない場合は、食べられません。

Genzairyō o kakunin dekinai baai wa, taberaremasen.

Health & emergency

Where is the nearest evacuation area?

一番近い避難場所はどこですか?

Ichiban chikai hinan basho wa doko desu ka?

Everyday help

Where is the nearest smoking area?

一番近い喫煙所はどこですか?

Ichiban chikai kitsuenjo wa doko desu ka?

Tip: Add names, symptoms or private details verbally. This tool does not ask for or store personal information.

Food safety: A phrase card only communicates your question. It cannot verify a recipe, prevent cross-contact, certify halal compliance or guarantee safety. Confirm directly with the business and make your own final decision; if staff cannot confirm, do not eat the dish.

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