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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 9 MIN

Ordering Ramen in Japan: Essential Phrases & Menu

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

🍜 Navigate Real Ramen Shop SituationsFrom: Basic vocabulary → To: Practical restaurant phrasesFrom: "How long?" → To: "nanpun machimasu ka" (How many minutes will I wait?)From: "It's delicious" → To: "oishikatta desu" (It was delicious) - make staff happy!🎯 Handle Common Restaurant ChallengesAt the entrance: Ask "koko ga saigo desu ka" (Is this the end of the line?)With ticket machines: Say "sumimasen, tsukai-kata o oshiete kudasai" (Could you tell me how to use this?)When ordering: Respond to "okimari desu ka" (Have you decided?) naturallyAt payment: Request "okaikei o onegaishimasu" (Check, please)🎯 Master Essential Ramen VocabularyTypes: shooyu (soy sauce), miso, shio (salt), tonkotsu (pork bone)Toppings: chaashuu (pork slices), nitamago (soft-boiled egg), moyashi (bean sprouts)Choices: men no katasa (noodle firmness), aji no kosa (soup richness)Research: rebyuu (reviews), hoshi (star ratings), gotoochi raamen (local specialty ramen)🎯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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