The supermarket
Most of the week's shopping happens here. This lesson covers asking where things are, reading special-offer stickers, and the few questions you'll hear at the till. Staff lines are marked: you only need to catch them and give a short answer. Tap to hear any line. The bar at the bottom plays a hands-free drill for walking.
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25 supermarket words and lines
Each card shows a word, the form to use, and a sentence from the aisles or the till. Ten reuse words from Everyday Japanese 1 and 2.
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What you'll hear at the till
Staff speak very politely (keigo, taught in Everyday Japanese 6). Catch the key word, then answer with something short.
| Staff say | It means | You say |
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- No thanks. When staff offer something you don't want, is the polite way to say no. means yes.
- Discount stickers. is 10%: is 30% off. is half price. Look for them on meat and ready-made food in the evening.
- Grammar note. (can I use…?) is the can-form from Everyday Japanese 3.
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Four patterns to use today
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Say it in Japanese
Say each one out loud before you reveal the answer. Getting close counts.