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Japanese in Real Life

Buying a jacket in Japanese

By the end you'll ask about size, color, and try on clothes in a full shopping dialogue.

N5-N4 N5 to N4 · 3 phrases
  1. 1

    ジャケットをしています

    jaketto wo sagashite imasu

    Staff will ask what you're looking for. Here's how to answer simply.

    Use when telling shop staff what type of item you're looking for

    ジャケットをしています。

    jaketto wo sagashite imasu.

    I'm looking for a jacket.

  2. 2

    ちょっときいです

    chotto ōkii desu

    After trying something on, if it's a bit big. This is how you tell them.

    Use when telling shop staff a clothing item is a bit too big after trying it on

    ちょっときいです。

    chotto ōkii desu.

    It's a bit big.

  3. 3

    これにします

    kore ni shimasu

    When you've decided. This is the natural way to say 'I'll take this one.'

    Use when telling shop staff you've decided to buy an item

    これにします。

    kore ni shimasu.

    I'll take this one.

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