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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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Show, copy or print

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

How to use Japanese phrase cards by showing, copying or printing them — Check the English meaning, display the large card, then show, copy or print it.

Japanese phrase cards for stations, transport and everyday travel help — Travel, transport and everyday-help phrase card examples.

Four Japanese phrase cards for asking about English, Wi-Fi, a lost item and station directions — Everyday help and station-direction phrase cards. The Show large and Copy Japanese areas remain interactive.

Three Japanese phrase cards for tickets, luggage delivery and oversized baggage — Travel and transport phrase cards. The Show large and Copy Japanese areas remain interactive.

Japanese phrase cards for shopping, pharmacies, doctors and emergencies — Money, shopping, health and emergency phrase card examples.

Four Japanese phrase cards for card payment, tax-free shopping, waste disposal and pharmacy help — Money, shopping, everyday and pharmacy phrase cards. The Show large and Copy Japanese areas remain interactive.

Three Japanese phrase cards for finding an English-speaking doctor, calling an ambulance and explaining a medicine allergy — Health and emergency phrase cards. The Show large and Copy Japanese areas remain interactive.

Japanese phrase cards for food allergies and dietary restrictions — Food-allergy and dietary-restriction phrase card examples.

Four Japanese phrase cards for severe food allergy, ingredient checks, shared cooking surfaces and animal-derived foods — Food-allergy and dietary-restriction phrase cards. The Show large and Copy Japanese areas remain interactive.

Four Japanese phrase cards for pork or alcohol checks, unconfirmed ingredients, evacuation areas and smoking areas — Food safety, evacuation and everyday-help phrase cards. The Show large and Copy Japanese areas remain interactive.

Choose the person who can act on the request

Station: show transport phrases to station or ticket-office staff. Shop or hotel: show payment, directions or accommodation phrases to staff there. Pharmacy or hospital: show the health phrase first, then explain symptoms, medicines and allergies.

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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