Useful phrases for shopping in Japanese

Traveling to Japan? Don’t miss this free shopping in Japanese lesson! You’ll learn how to find your way around a shopping center, ask for what you want, and how to pay in Japanese. Need a larger size? Looking for an ATM? No problem.


What’s the Japanese word for changing room? Master this essential travel Japanese by listening to the pronunciation on the audio and practicing the Japanese words and phrases aloud. And don’t be shy - shopping in Japan will be a lot more fun after this Rocket Japanese lesson!

Pronunciation help for shopping in Japanese

As hard as you try, without helpful feedback your Japanese pronunciation is never going to be the same as a native speaker’s. If you've found it difficult to perfect the way you say Japanese words and phrases, this lesson will help you.


Using the blue Rocket Record buttons you can record the way you say each word or phrase, and compare it with the way a Japanese native speaker does. That’s right, with Rocket Japanese voice mapping technology you can record your voice as many times as you need until your pronunciation matches the Japanese speaker!

  • A Japanese supermarket
Here are some types of shops that you might need to find.

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Yūbinkyoku
The post office
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Shoppingu-sentā / shōten-gai
The shopping center
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Yao-ya
The vegetable store
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Sūpā
The supermarket
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Kusuri-ya / Yakyoku
The pharmacy
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Hon-ya
The bookstore
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Omise
The store
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Pan-ya
The bakery
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Okashi-ya
The pastry shop
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Kutsu-ya
The shoe store
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Yōfuku-ya
The clothing store
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Saka-ya
The liquor store
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Niku-ya
The butcher
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Depāto
The department store
Once you’ve found the right shop, you need to find what you’re looking for. Use the following words and phrases to find what you need, figure out how much it costs and tell the sales assistant how many you want…

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…O sagashite imasu.
I'm looking for...
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…wa arimasu ka?
Do you have...?
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Ikura desu ka?
How much does it cost?
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Motto arimasu ka?
Do you have more?
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Kono saizu wa nandesu ka?
Which size is this?
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Kite mite mo ii desu ka?
I'd like to try it on.
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Shichaku-shitsu wa doko desu ka?
Where are the changing rooms?
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Kore o onegaishimasu.
I'll take this.
  • How much does it cost?
Here are some more useful questions and answers…

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Saizu wa nan desu ga?
What size do you wear?
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Saizu
The size
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Esu / chīsai saizu
A small size
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Emu saizu
A medium size
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Eru / ōkī saizu
A large size
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Ekusu eru saizu
An extra large size
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Korega iidesu.
I like it.
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Niaimasu.
It looks good.
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Korewa (anata ni) pittari desu.
It suits you.
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Korewa (anata ni) aimasen.
It doesn't suit you.
Here are the words for some items you might be looking for…

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Sētā
The sweater
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Doresu / Wanpīsu
The dress
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Tī-shatsu
The T-shirt
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Sukāto
The skirt
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Tesage kaban / Hando baggu
The handbag
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Zubon
The trousers
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Shitagi
The underwear
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Burajā
The bra
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Han zubon
The shorts
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Jaketto
The jacket
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Kutsu
The shoes
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Kōto
The coat
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Shatsu
The shirt
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Nekutai
The tie
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Burausu
The blouse
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Taitsu / Reotādo
The tights
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Kutsushita
The socks
Once you found what you were looking for, you’ll need to pay.

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Kaikei de oharai kudasai.
Please pay at the checkout.
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Kurejitto kādo de harai masu.
I'd like to pay by credit card.
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Genkin de harai masu.
I'd like to pay with cash, please.
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Debitto kādo de harai masu.
I'd like to pay with my debit card, please.
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Ryokō kogitte / Toraberāzu chekku de haraemasu ka?
Can I pay with travelers' checks?
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Anata no kurejitto kādo no bangō wa nan desu ka?
What is your credit card number?
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Kurejitto kādo wa otori atsukai dekimasen.
We don't accept credit cards.
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Kono chikaku ni ē-tī-emu/genkin jidō madoguchi wa arimasuka?
Is there an ATM nearby?
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Koko ni annshō bangō o onegaishimasu.
Please type in your PIN.
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Koko ni sain o onegaishimasu.
Please sign here.
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Hai, ryōshūsho desu.
Here is your receipt.
That’s it for today’s lesson. Now, you are well prepared for your next shopping experience.

Okaimono wo tanoshinde!

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Sayaka Matsuura
Rocket Japanese

P.S. You can practice your Japanese skills with this exercise.

Exercise: Match the Japanese phrases with the correct English translation.

1. Zubon
( ____ )
a. Here is your receipt.
2. Kutsushita
( ____ )
b. The trousers
3. Shitagi
( ____ )
c. The short trousers
4. Ryōshūsho desu
( ____ )
d. The underwear
5. Han zubon
( ____ )
e. The socks

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