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@theknightswhosay

Ай бұрын

I just got back from my trip on Thursday (Friday in japan). Why couldn’t you have posted this video a couple of weeks sooner?

@mindysmom6132

Ай бұрын

Nathan…..Thank you so very much for sharing this link! ❤

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

@@mindysmom6132 He's my friend and I will continue to support him as much as I can :)

As a tourist, the most frequently used phrase in Japanese was probably buying tickets to temples and gardens: chiketto ichimai(1), nimai(2), sammai(3) kudasai. It worked smoothly 100% times.

Hey, I know that guy @4:23 lol Thanks bro for having me in the video! Great video for tourists for sure!

@klausklausi7484

Ай бұрын

Get well

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Some of my highlights of this trip was hanging out with you! Domo 😉

The word "domo" is somewhat lacking in politeness. It tends to be used primarily by older men. "Arigatou gozaimasu" or simply "arigatou" would be more appropriate expressions of gratitude.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

it really does depend on the situation but yep

@shpeen8835

Ай бұрын

I don't hear it much anymore

@mihi359

Ай бұрын

Nah he is right, please pin a comment telling people not to say domo…its going to come off so bad in 99% of situations

@Adi-Dassler

8 күн бұрын

Asking Tokyo Drew for Japanese language tips 😂😂😂

I've been studying Japanese for a bit now and I'm proud that I was able to recognize all of these words and phrases. I got to take the small victories because there's always way more to learn.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

well done! Awesome!

Pearl , thanks! Best info

I always look forward to your visits to Japan. See you next time 😊

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Me too

A great video. I knew about 50% of these, and wish I'd known the other 50%. The only thing I would add is " Kore wa Ikura desu ka?" How much is this. Japanese businesses are pretty good about displaying prices, but not always. Life get's easier when you know and understand basic Japanese words and phrases.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

thanks jim for the additional recommended phrase :)

@MetaphoricalMusic

Ай бұрын

and then he would respond with japanese numbers?! xD what would the next tip for that?

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

@@MetaphoricalMusic this is true

@MetaphoricalMusic

Ай бұрын

@@NinjaMonkeyguy Next week, I'll be in Japan, and I wanted to express how much your video has helped me.

I'm going to write the phrases I see helpful to me on index cards and study before my trip to Japan in June

So glad you covered "a little" and "do you understand". I like to always speak the niceties of the local language of places I'm traveling, but it sometimes runs the risk of them thinking I'm fluent and I need a way to back out quickly LOL.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Haha yes that can happen

Excellent!!! Thank you for this!!! 👍🏼 😊 🇨🇦

Such a wonderful video! Thank you!

Currently in Japan and this video is the single most useful and helpful video I saved. Moreover, local really appreciate the effort. I’ve written down this small vocabulary and been using it all the time. Thank you so much you two! Much love!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Thats awesome (that you are in Japan) and that the video was useful!

Awesome vid and really helpful tips tysm! 🙏

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Happy to help! Oriental Pearl is a big part!

This was an awesome video Thanks!!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Glad it was useful!

Great video! Very helpful thank you!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

i love this. Good job man ❤

Super helpful for my upcoming visit to Japan. Thanks!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Have fun!

I’ve been watching your videos the last few days preparing for my visit this summer and they are sooo helpful! Thank you sooo much 💪🏻☺️

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you! So many helpful phrases I haven't seen on other videos.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

yes.. I agree, these come up so often but are overlooked

All these surivval phrases will be very helpful! What an awesome collab 💜

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

yes! I love working with inspiring people

So much more useful than other basic phrases videos! Thank you!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

9 күн бұрын

yes!!

Nathan and Alyssa……I absolutely LOVE this video! I’m fluent in understanding Japanese, and can speak enough to get around. With that being said, there are a few words that I definitely learned today, so domo arigatou for doing this for us!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Going to Japan for the first time next month, and got a few new phrases from your video that I've never seen recommended in other similar videos, so arigatou gozaimasu!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

thats amazing! I'm glad :)

Once again, a SUPERB video!!! Thank you so much Nathan! Just when one wonders how on earth you always find such useful topics you come out with such a pearl! I will certainly ask all first time travellers to Japan to watch this! I agree with all of these! I wish I had known even half of these when I started visiting Japan. Humble thanks once again 🙏🥰🙏!!!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

My pleasure! I think it should be useful!

Very very good useful important information regarding words to learn that are spoken everyday. Thank you both!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

You both are awesome thanks for your tips

@NinjaMonkeyguy

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video, I enjoy both of your channels. Excellent advice. If all goes, I shall be using those phrases next month - after golden week though ;)

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

haha.. yes after golden week :)

Awesome video!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

28 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

What an awesome video. I was looking for something like this before my trip last month. There are a few sort of okay videos, that focus on tourist phrases, but I think this was much better than the rest. I tried to learn a little (Duolingo, etc.) before coming, but really, I didn't need to know any Japanese. I mainly want to know a little to respect their language and culture, but knowing a bunch of words I'll never use is less helpful than a handful of words I'll use frequently. I'll practice these for next time.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Although there is so much more that could be learned, I honestly think these are very useful!

Hello from France. Thanks for this video, very useful to learn a bunch of basic phrases. It will help me for my next trip .

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video , very happy I found you channel gonna binge watch before going to Osaka

@NinjaMonkeyguy

9 күн бұрын

welcome on board!

Love it! I feel more encourage now to keep studying 😊 been on it for almost a year and I think it's such a neat language and culture to learn about. I am like obsessed studying almost daily😂 but being bilingual has helped me alot. Thank you for this, it's super helpful 😊Gambate❤

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

thats awesome!

I enjoyed this video😊

Very good video❤ This was super helpful 💜

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

thank you, I think so too

Really helpful video

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

awesome!

I'm glad you brought up 分かります at the end, but it's also really versatile like 大丈夫. If someone says "It'll be a few minutes." - 分かります. Or if they say "No pictures!" - 分かります. I could literally think of examples all day lol

@PBPkitty

3 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Thanks! it was fun to put this one together!

Nice and very useful!!!!!!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

I'm glad!

Very helpful, you could add more to the convenience store interactions like asking to microwave your food

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

That's a great idea for maybe some future content :)

10:58 After a suitable greeting, I prefer to ask in English. They’ll usually slightly smile and say something like “a little bit” and then understand you just fine as long as you’re asking a normal tourist or shopper question. I didn’t try to ask about quantum physics. But it’s much less off-putting than just speaking English to them and assuming they understand.

Thanks!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

thanks for the donation :) I'm glad you found the video useful!

Oriental Pearl is from Sheperville kentucky. They don’t wear shoes

Great video ❤

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

11:35 (1) it's a really good point making the distinction with the two possible questions. Another point I listened to in another video: let's use really simplified English (almost broken) if they say that they just speak "a little". Of course this goes with any "Native vs. Foreigner language interaction". That #1 tip goes in clear contradiction to the tip of your friend at 4:35, leading to the... "So they think that you speak Japanese better than you really do". That's one of the last things you want to while speaking a very very basic level of a language. What you really want is to make them understand that you may understand many very simple standard sentences or single words but clearly NOT complete paragraphs...the opposite creates frustration on both sides.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

This is true, frustrations can happen easily

Great video as always

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Thanks again!

Fantastic segment! I usually add o to kudasai, the make it a bit more polite "okudosai" so it was strange just hearing kudosai alone. Sometimes you can add the o to toilee to make it honorable. LOL! I am already subscribed to Oriental Pearl and always check out her new videos.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Oriental Pearl's language skills are inspiring but she works SO HARD! people dont see that side

Thank You for the helpful hints…. My wife and I will be visiting Japan this coming summer. I have been studying nihonho for 5 months, and will continue even beyond the trip. Now, if I try to engage in a Japanese conversation, they will answer me… and that’s a problem. So O think I will stay with your recommendations…😂

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

hey! haha.. enjoy your language journey! dont be shy! :) hehe

travelling this coming wednesday and i really got slack in practicing japanese even 1-2 month prior. some old knowledge did return but not all of it. im sure some refreshing will do well enough

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

yep! .. these words come up on the daily!

Could’ve done with some of those a few weeks ago! 😂 just returned a few days ago from a 3 week trip, I knew some, but forgot them in anxiety and others were new. But I was able to understand what they were talking about, many do understand your English but unsure what to say back except basic words.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

yea understanding and speaking.. two different things :)

Yay! Two of my favourite Japanese! 😉

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

aww thanks!

When I was in the far east - on a regular basis, I used to adopt the CARD system. You put on them the most common phrases etc and instead of trying to get them to understand you vocally.. just show them the relevant card! IT WORKED 90% of the time. ALSO stop thinking that you have to make full sentences etc KEEP your requests/queries SIMPLE! Can I have somefried chicken with rice ... NOO Please, fried chicken, rice.in THEIR language and that included certain symbols to make things short, sweet and SIMPLE. Most local people have short names for what they order on a regular basis NOT over CONVULUTED !!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

agree.. there's a difference between speaking and communicating

this is a very helpful video

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Glad you think so! what would be the top phrase/word?

@exuae1

Ай бұрын

@@NinjaMonkeyguy all helpfull ,how about to add when you want to leave the train or bus and there is crowds so you want to say excuse me I want to leave or make way for me to leave ,sumemasen .... somothing (I usually just say sumemasen )

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

yes always more to add!

I lived in Osaka in the 80’s. ❤❤❤

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

wow how was it?

@stephaniegrady8

Ай бұрын

@@NinjaMonkeyguy my first year was challenging but I gradually became accustomed to the Japanese way of life. Osaka is a great place to visit.

She is my language idol. ❤ how i wish i can be like Oriental pearl

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

she's my language idol too! :)

Great video! Been following for years. One question for "2 people", which is correct pronunciation? I noticed you said "fu-tari" at 2:41. But before that you both pronounced it "sh-tari" and Google does that also. Please help. Thank you! Keep up the great videos and positive messages 👍

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

mmm considering my channel is not really language based I guess it's that they are both FU sounds but when said fast it can come across as SH sound? this is my best guess?

@Chanamania

Ай бұрын

@@NinjaMonkeyguy thanks!

@SelcraigClimbs

Ай бұрын

@@NinjaMonkeyguy ya, from my limited understanding when speaking at a normal/faster pace "う/u" vowels are often devoiced. Thus "FUtari" becomes "F' tari"

@Chanamania

Ай бұрын

@@SelcraigClimbs thank you very much!

A - I think I'll watch this every day for the next 4 weeks before I go on 9th May. B - Couldn't you find a mirror or shop window to check your jacket collar before you started recording? 🤣

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

B: I KNOW!! .. I was horrified when i was editing but youre only the first to comment (after 4000+ views) so not to noticeable haha .. hopefully the content will be good enough to ignore the jacket lol :)

@heythave

Ай бұрын

@@NinjaMonkeyguyYou could have said it was to avoid the slight flapping wind sound on the microphone.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

@@heythave no need for excuses.. I believe in owning my mistakes and making it a learning point ;) but ye.. how did you know? 😅

Thank you! Great video! 👍🏽

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Kansha mōshiagemasu. 🙏

Diuuuuuuuuude I love oriental Pearl lol

@ezrasanmiguel9472

Ай бұрын

You’ll find out real fast lol

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

? She’s a great person :)

Goated video

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Wow thanks

For restaurants is "kyou no osusume nan desu ka?" also good?

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

if you already learnt that then fine.. after all osusume is the key word there

@axios101

Ай бұрын

@@NinjaMonkeyguy The key point of the video is "terrific" in the meaning that points out the right "method": to be able to manage and make both yourself and the Japanese person somewhat at ease.... also showing the good will to learn some basic japanese is important!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

@@axios101 thanks so much :) ultimately if you can communicate your point you’ve succeeded right?

Challenges common to immigrants from all countries. It is natural to strictly abide by the laws, customs, and manners of a foreign country. When spending time in a foreign country, it is sometimes important to let go of your personal preferences and religious values. Please prepare a translation app for the language of your destination. Currently in Japan, troubles caused by Kurdish refugees have become a social problem. They are trying to impose their rules on Japan, just like the US government. If such things increase, we can only see a future in which strict restrictions and laws are imposed on refugees, immigrants, and travelers.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

interesting never knew anything about the Kurdish

I have two questions. How do you say, "four people" in Japanese. And what do I say if I don't want a plastic bag at the 7-Eleven? Thanks!

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

三人 = san nin = 3 people 四人= yonin = 4 people 五人= go nin = 5 people

@stephaniegrady8

Ай бұрын

Kekko desu

This guy is bad ass 😂🎉. Based Alyssa 🎊

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Papa the dude himself

Domo

Understanding is not really the problem. It's the masks. They sound so muffled in the store they need to repeat the questions 😅

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

yea this can sometimes the the case good point :)

I just smile Oh my god it's not easy😅☺️

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

smiling really is a universal language

@clarisakakimoto

Ай бұрын

@@NinjaMonkeyguy yes actually June visit Japan just 10 days but 😅problem no idea how speak Japanese although my husband speak here language japanese my daughter know some but zero only I can do keep Smile even don't know only experience what's japan place is it☺️hope theres some japanese know speak English especially doing sales I hope so☺️🙏

osusume is dangerous :)))) assuming you want a suggestion but how would i know what they are replying to me. and if i say hai to their osusume - the possible regional octopus delicacy would not be touch by me :( and now you gotta fight the 'culinary insult' issue if you don't eat it :)))) learn 'chicken' in japanese when you have to be 100% safe

@NinjaMonkeyguy

9 күн бұрын

haha yes.. Learning what you are comfortable with is an easy win.. but if you truly wanna experience real local food.. you might be in for a treat or not .. lol

Uh, so how do you say four people?

@NinjaMonkeyguy

25 күн бұрын

yo-nin (4 people), “go-nin” (5 people), “roku-nin” (6 people)

Japan needs to take advantage of the influx of interest in their country to capitalise and improve their economy with this interest in mind but they are not.

Isn't pointing at anything in Japan rude? [and we know we must not point and say 'Kore' for steamed buns!] I understood that 'kudasai' is viewed as childlike and 'adults say onegaishimasu', is that correct?

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

I think you need to also consider that as a tourist the fact you are making an effort is already a winner regardless of what you say. I've never heard that pointing is rude (unless you are pointing at a person)

Don't say "domo" unless its a close friend or someone younger than you, I got corrected multiple times for saying it and it was embarrassing...> < You're better off saying arigatou gozaimasu in general. Its less rude

@NinjaMonkeyguy

18 күн бұрын

in casual services like convenient stores / cafe and street food vendors its totally fine .. I wouldnt prob do it in a sit down restaurant thats more formal

お店に入って、いきなり「2人」はないな。「2人です」ぐらい言った方がいいですよ。

This would be more helpful if you spoke the Japanese words more slowly. Remember, some of us are true beginners. Arigato.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

16 күн бұрын

Feel free to use the setting on KZread to slow down the video .. hope that helps :)

how strange to be in Japan and not speak Japanese ... but still .. not even Japanese can understand Aomori dialect ...

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

strange how people still think this way

@towada1066

Ай бұрын

@@NinjaMonkeyguy hmmm,... at least one of my relatives wants all foreigners out of Japan ... though, to me, I think it was really nice that Donald Keene became a citizen and changed his name.

I have a feeling the lung cancer reveal came out of nowhere and he didn't want it to be shared. Plus why do you always talk over your guest? Let her finish

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

It was planned and part of the reason for the video was to support a friend and hopefully get him more financial support

@mtkaren

Ай бұрын

Having a bad day? Settle down.

@electronsauce

7 күн бұрын

I felt the same way. It felt forced right? Apparently it wasn't.

@electronsauce

7 күн бұрын

@@mtkaren I don't think this guy meant anything bad. It just seemed from the video that the guy was revealing information that he didn't want revealed. That wasn't the case apparently.

@NinjaMonkeyguy

6 күн бұрын

@@electronsauce once again, The whole point was to help him out and he knew about this.. hopefully people are donating to his expensive course

I made some notes for the flight, lets see if it works LOL. Nan-mei-sama desu ka? (how many people?) 1 - hitori 2 - futari 3 - san nin Chotto matte kudasai (please wait a little). Daijoubu desu (it’s ok). Daijoubu desuka (is it ok?). Tennai de (eat in). Mochikaeri (take out). Rejibukuro irimsu ka? (do you want a plastic bag?) Rejibukuro ichimai onegaishimasu (1 plastic bag please). Kin’en (no smoking). Domo (thanks). Kore (this). Onegaishimasu (please) Kudasai Sumimasen (excuse me - sorry). Mou ippai (one more drink). Onegaishimasu (please). Doko desu ka (where is?). Eki (station). Toire (toilet). Toire wa Doko desu ka Okaike (bill). Onegaishimasu (please). X Osusume was arimasu ka? (do you have a recommendation?) Osusume (recommendation). Eigo ga wakarimasu ka? (Do you understand english?)

@NinjaMonkeyguy

Ай бұрын

Nice!