At the checkout counter
By the end you'll respond to checkout questions.
Part of the guide: Konbini Japanese: Survive the Convenience Store Checkout →
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めますか atatamemasu ka
The cashier asks if you want your food heated up. 温めますか means 'Shall I heat it?' Reply お願いします to say yes.
Use when buying a bento or onigiri, cashier offers to microwave it
めますか。 atatamemasu ka.
Shall I heat it up?
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おはいいです / おおいします ohashi wa ii desu / ohashi onegaishimasu
Asking for or declining chopsticks. お箸はいいです means 'no chopsticks needed.' お箸お願いします means 'chopsticks please.'
Use when cashier asks about chopsticks, buying food to eat later, eating in
おはいいです。/ おおいします。 ohashi wa ii desu. / ohashi onegaishimasu.
No chopsticks needed. / Chopsticks, please.
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ポイントカードはおちですか pointo kādo wa omochi desu ka
The cashier asks if you have a points card. ポイントカードはお持ちですか means 'Do you have a points card?' Reply 持っていません (I don't have one) or 大丈夫です.
Use when checkout at convenience stores, pharmacies, electronics shops
ポイントカードはおちですか。 pointo kādo wa omochi desu ka.
Do you have a points card?
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っていません motte imasen
持っていません means 'I don't have one.' The clean reply when asked about points cards, membership cards, or reservations.
Use when asked about a card you don't have, declining a membership check, no reservation
っていません。 motte imasen.
I don't have one.
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