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Lesson LibraryShopping in Japan
Beginner
Shopping in Japan
Going shopping is even more fun when you can converse with the staff in Japanese.
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Contents
28 Audio Lessons
24 Video Lessons
1

Asking How Much Something Costs

Learn how to ask how much something costs

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
2

How to Understand Prices

Learn how to read and say prices in Japanese

Audio
 • 2 Minutes
3

Basic Japanese #20: Useful Expressions 1: How to Ask the Price of Something

Learn how to ask about prices

Video
 • 2 Minutes
4

Nihongo Doujou - How Much Did You Say That Costs in Japanese?!?!

Learn about the use of 'this' and numbers 1000+

Audio
 • 1 Minute
5

Tsu

Learn how to use the counter つ (Tsu)

Video
 • 3 Minutes
6

Top 15 Must-Know Phrases to Go Shopping

Learn top 15 must-know phrases for shopping

Video
 • 6 Minutes
7

Asking Directions

Learn how to ask and understand basic directions

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
8

Position / Direction

Learn vocab related to positions and directions

Audio
 • 5 Minutes
9

Basic Japanese #21: Useful Expressions 2: How to Ask Where Something is

Learn how to ask where something is

Video
 • 1 Minute
10

Asking About Location or Position

Learn how to use the sentence pattern "Where is A?"

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
11

Where's the Nearest Convenience Store in Japan?

Learn how to understand simple directions

Audio
 • 14 Minutes
12

Japanese Convenience Store, Conbini

Learn all about Japanese convenience stores

Video
 • 7 Minutes
13

Buying Items at a Register

Learn how to buy items at a register

Video
 • 14 Minutes
14

Talking about Your Likes

Learn how to ask and answer affirmatively to the question

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
15

Talking about Your Dislikes

Learn how to say that you don't like something

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
16

Using the Verb "To Like"

Learn how to use the sentence pattern "I like..."

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
17

Shopping

Learn vocabulary about shopping

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
18

Asking for Information About Something

Learn how to use the sentence pattern "What is A?"

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
19

Clothing

Learn essential vocabulary related to clothing

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
20

Using Adjectives to Describe

Learn how to use the sentence pattern "A is [adjective]"

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
21

Shopping for a Shirt in Japan

Listen to a conversation about buying a shirt

Video
 • 1 Minute
22

Using the Verb "To Want"

Learn how to use the sentence pattern "I want to..."

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
23

Clothing -Accessories

Learn vocabulary about clothing and accessories

Audio
 • 2 Minutes
24

Choosing a Pair of Glasses in Japan

Listen to a conversation about choosing a pair of glasses

Video
 • 2 Minutes
25

Talking Brands - This Belt, That Bag, and That Hat

Learn about describing things, asking questions

Audio
 • 11 Minutes
26

10 Gift Ideas You Must Know

Learn 10 gift ideas

Video
 • 3 Minutes
27

How Much is the Suit?

Learn about counting items

Audio
 • 10 Minutes
28

How to Wear a Yukata in Japan

Learn about how to wear a yukata

Video
 • 7 Minutes
29

Clothing Related Actions

Learn vocabulary for clothing-related actions

Audio
 • 2 Minutes
30

A Visit to the Mall

Learn how to post comments about going shopping

Audio
 • 6 Minutes
31

At the Jewelry Store in Japan

Listen to a conversation in a jewelry store

Video
 • 2 Minutes
32

Winter Clothes

Learn words and phrases about winter clothing

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
33

How to Buy and Use Suica And Pasmo Cards in Japan

Learn how to use Japanese transportation card - Suica and Pasmo

Video
 • 5 Minutes
34

Spring Seasonal Snacks

Learn the popular spring snacks in Japan

Video
 • 6 Minutes
35

5 Japanese Sweets You MUST Try

Learn five best sweets in Japan

Video
 • 12 Minutes
36

Summer Clothes and Accessories

Learn essential vocabulary for summer clothes and accessories

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
37

Summer Goods in Japan

Learn the most popular summer goods in Japan

Video
 • 11 Minutes
38

Exploring Asakusa in Tokyo - Japanese Temple, Food and More

Learn about about exploring Asakusa

Video
 • 3 Minutes
39

At a Japanese Bookstore

Listen to a conversation set in a bookstore

Video
 • 1 Minute
40

Best Things to Do in Akihabara

Learn how to go around Akihabara

Video
 • 6 Minutes
41

Home Appliances

Learn five words about home appliances

Video
 • 1 Minute
42

Shopping for a Computer in Japan

Listen to a conversation set in a computer store

Video
 • 2 Minutes
43

Shopping at the 100 Yen Store

Learn how to ask questions at a local 100 yen store

Video
 • 1 Minute
44

Cheapest Store in Japan: 100 Yen Shop! ($1 Store - Daiso ダイソ)

Learn about the cheapest store in Japan

Video
 • 3 Minutes
45

Shopping at the Depachika!

Learn about asking something price, counting items and asking questions

Audio
 • 17 Minutes
46

Getting Some Groceries in Japan

Listen to a conversation about grocery shopping

Video
 • 2 Minutes
47

Requesting Permission

Learn how to use the sentence pattern "May I...?/Can I...?"

Audio
 • 3 Minutes
48

I Could Use Some Help Shopping in Japan!

Learn how to form some basic Japanese expressions you can use while shopping

Audio
 • 15 Minutes
49

At the Local Market

Learn how to post comments about an unusual thing found at a local market

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
50

Shopping with the Girls

Learn about describing things, disagreeing, and agreeing

Audio
 • 1 Minute
51

Expressing Opinions

Learn how to use the sentence pattern "I think..."

Audio
 • 4 Minutes
52

Must-Know Expressions for Agreeing and Disagreeing

Learn must-know expressions for agreeing and disagreeing

Video
 • 2 Minutes