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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 10 MIN

"Can I try this on?" : Shopping for Clothes in Japan

from NIHONGO CANDY - Master Natural Japanese for Work & Life (JLPT N5-N3) · host Miki Sensei | NIHONGO CANDY

👔 Navigate Real Clothing Store SituationsFrom: Basic vocabulary → To: Practical shopping phrasesFrom: "Can I try this on?" → To: "shichaku dekimasu ka" (Can I try this on?)From: "It's tight" → To: "kitsui desu" (It's tight) - get the right size!🎯 Handle Common Shopping ChallengesAt the entrance: Respond to "nanika osagashi desu ka" (Are you looking for something?) naturallyIn fitting rooms: Understand "san-chaku desu ne" (You have 3 items) and counter "chaku" for clothesWhen sizing: Ask "ookii no wa arimasu ka" (Do you have this in a larger size?)At checkout: Say "zenbu kudasai" (I'll take them all) for multiple items🎯 Master Essential Clothing VocabularySizes: esu-saizu (size S), emu-saizu (size M), eru-saizu (size L), 9-gou/11-gou (size 9/11)Colors: kuro (black), shiro (white), guree (gray), kon (navy blue)Discounts: san-wari-biki (30% off), go-wari-biki (50% off) - not 3% or 5%!Payment: "Apple Pay wa daijoubu desu ka" (Is Apple Pay okay?), "fukuro onegaishimasu" (A bag, please)🎯Perfect For:JLPT N5-N3 learners (beginner to intermediate) ready for real conversationsPeople who want to transform textbook Japanese into natural speaking skills with expert guidanceLearners seeking practical insights from an experienced instructor beyond what AI apps offerBusy professionals who need actionable Japanese for everyday situations📚 BOOST Your Learning: Read the Full Scripts!⁠https://www.welcjp.com/category/podcast-nihongo-candy⁠📈 Connect with Us:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎓 Online Course:JLPT N3 Grammar Course: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.udemy.com/course/intermediate-japanese-jlpt-n3-course1/?referralCode=981E15742749C7D503B0⁠⁠🍵 Support the Show: Buy Miki sensei a Matcha Latte! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/nihongocandy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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