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Below is a comparison table of Japanese and English words that can be used at convenience stores in Japan. We have compiled 30 useful phrases for travelers.
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Can I charge my phone here?
ここでスマホを充電できますか?
Koko de sumaho o jūden dekimasu ka?
はい、充電スポットがあります
Hai, jūden supotto ga arimasu
Yes, there is a charging spot.
Where is the ATM?
ATMはどこにありますか?
ATM wa doko ni arimasu ka?
あちらにあります
Achira ni arimasu
It’s over there.
Do you sell SIM cards?
SIMカードは売っていますか?
SIM kādo wa utteimasu ka?
はい、こちらにあります
Hai, kochira ni arimasu
Yes, we have them here.
Where are the drinks?
飲み物はどこにありますか?
Nomimono wa doko ni arimasu ka?
あちらの冷蔵庫にあります
Achira no reizōko ni arimasu
They’re in the fridge over there.
Can I heat this up?
これを温めてもらえますか?
Kore o atatamete moraemasu ka?
はい、温めます
Hai, atatamemasu
Yes, I will heat it up.
Where are the trash bins?
ゴミ箱はどこですか?
Gomibako wa doko desu ka?
店外にあります
Tenga ni arimasu
They’re outside the store.
Do you have microwaves?
電子レンジはありますか?
Denshi renji wa arimasu ka?
はい、こちらにあります
Hai, kochira ni arimasu
Yes, it’s here.
Can I use Wi-Fi here?
ここでWi-Fiを使えますか?
Koko de Wi-Fi o tsukaemasu ka?
はい、ご利用いただけます
Hai, go-riyō itadakemasu
Yes, you can use it here.
Do you have vegetarian options?
ベジタリアン向けの商品はありますか?
Bejitarian muke no shōhin wa arimasu ka?
はい、少しあります
Hai, sukoshi arimasu
Yes, we have a few options.
Is there a restroom here?
トイレはありますか?
Toire wa arimasu ka?
はい、こちらにあります
Hai, kochira ni arimasu
Yes, it’s here.
Can I pay with a credit card?
クレジットカードで支払えますか?
Kurejitto kādo de shiharaemasu ka?
はい、使えます
Hai, tsukaemasu
Yes, you can use it.
Do you have any sweets?
お菓子はありますか?
Okashi wa arimasu ka?
あちらにあります
Achira ni arimasu
They’re over there.
How much is this item?
これはいくらですか?
Kore wa ikura desu ka?
[金額]円です
[Kingaku] en desu
It’s [amount] yen.
Do you have hot drinks?
温かい飲み物はありますか?
Atatakai nomimono wa arimasu ka?
はい、そちらにあります
Hai, sochira ni arimasu
Yes, they’re over there.
Can I use a prepaid card?
プリペイドカードは使えますか?
Purepeido kādo wa tsukaemasu ka?
はい、使えます
Hai, tsukaemasu
Yes, you can use it.
Do you have a point card?
ポイントカードはありますか?
Pointo kādo wa arimasu ka?
はい、ございます
Hai, gozaimasu
Yes, we have it.
Can I have a plastic bag?
袋をもらえますか?
Fukuro o moraemasu ka?
はい、有料ですが、お渡しします
Hai, yūryō desu ga, o-watashi shimasu
Yes, but it costs extra.
Do you sell prepaid SIM cards?
プリペイドSIMカードは売っていますか?
Purepeido SIM kādo wa utteimasu ka?
はい、こちらにあります
Hai, kochira ni arimasu
Yes, we have them here.
Where is the magazine section?
雑誌コーナーはどこですか?
Zasshi kōnā wa doko desu ka?
あちらにあります
Achira ni arimasu
It’s over there.
Do you sell alcohol?
お酒は売っていますか?
Osake wa utteimasu ka?
はい、売っています
Hai, utteimasu
Yes, we do.
Can I charge my phone here?
ここで充電できますか?
Koko de jūden dekimasu ka?
申し訳ありませんが、できません
Mōshiwake arimasen ga, dekimasen
I’m sorry, but you can’t.
Do you have umbrellas?
傘はありますか?
Kasa wa arimasu ka?
はい、こちらにあります
Hai, kochira ni arimasu
Yes, they’re here.
Can I copy or print documents?
コピーや印刷ができますか?
Kopī ya insatsu ga dekimasu ka?
はい、できます
Hai, dekimasu
Yes, you can.
Where is the ice cream section?
アイスクリームコーナーはどこですか?
Aisukurīmu kōnā wa doko desu ka?
あちらにあります
Achira ni arimasu
It’s over there.
Do you have any ready-to-eat food?
すぐに食べられる食べ物はありますか?
Sugu ni taberareru tabemono wa arimasu ka?
はい、こちらにあります
Hai, kochira ni arimasu
Yes, we have some here.
Can I pay with IC card (Suica)?
ICカード(スイカ)で支払えますか?
IC kādo (Suika) de shiharaemasu ka?
はい、使えます
Hai, tsukaemasu
Yes, you can use it.
Do you sell postage stamps?
切手は売っていますか?
Kitte wa utteimasu ka?
はい、売っています
Hai, utteimasu
Yes, we sell them.
Do you have breakfast options?
朝食メニューはありますか?
Chōshoku menyū wa arimasu ka?
はい、ございます
Hai, gozaimasu
Yes, we have breakfast options.
Is there a recycling bin here?
リサイクル用のゴミ箱はありますか?
Risaikuru-yō no gomibako wa arimasu ka?
はい、こちらにあります
Hai, kochira ni arimasu
Yes, we have one here.
Thank you very much.
ありがとうございました
Arigatō gozaimashita
どういたしまして
Dō itashimashite
You’re welcome.
Japanese audio (Convenience store)
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Japanese(English translation)
ここでスマホを充電できますか?(Can I charge my phone here?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
ATMはどこにありますか?(Where is the ATM?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
SIMカードは売っていますか?(Do you sell SIM cards?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
飲み物はどこにありますか?(Where are the drinks?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
これを温めてもらえますか?(Can I heat this up?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
ゴミ箱はどこですか?(Where are the trash bins?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
電子レンジはありますか?(Do you have microwaves?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
ここでWi-Fi(わいふぁい)を使えますか?(Can I use Wi-Fi here?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
ベジタリアン向けの商品はありますか?(Do you have vegetarian options?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
トイレはありますか?(Is there a restroom here?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
クレジットカードで支払えますか?(Can I pay with a credit card?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
お菓子はありますか?(Do you have any sweets?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
これはいくらですか?(How much is this item?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
温かい飲み物はありますか?(Do you have hot drinks?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
プリペイドカードは使えますか?(Can I use a prepaid card?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
ポイントカードはありますか?(Do you have a point card?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
袋をもらえますか?(Can I have a plastic bag?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
プリペイドSIMカードは売っていますか?(Do you sell prepaid SIM cards?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
雑誌コーナーはどこですか?(Where is the magazine section?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
お酒は売っていますか?(Do you sell alcohol?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
ここで充電できますか?(Can I charge my phone here?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
傘はありますか?(Do you have umbrellas?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
コピーや印刷ができますか?(Can I copy or print documents?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
アイスクリームコーナーはどこですか?(Where is the ice cream section?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
すぐに食べられる食べ物はありますか?(Do you have any ready-to-eat food?)
Click to play audio. [Voice:VOICEVOX(春日部つむぎ) ]
ICカード(スイカ)で支払えますか?(Can I pay with IC card (Suica)?)