Words You'll Actually Use

Need a bag? Say THIS

By the end you'll ask for or decline common items at checkout.

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  1. 1

    袋は大丈夫です

    fukuro wa daijōbu desu

    When you want to decline a bag at checkout. Most konbini cashiers will ask 'Do you need a bag?', here's your answer.

    Use when declining a bag at convenience store checkout, cashier offers a bag

    袋は大丈夫です。

    fukuro wa daijōbu desu.

    No bag, thanks.

  2. 2

    レシートお願いします

    reshīto onegaishimasu

    When you want your receipt. Or when you want to decline it, just add 大丈夫です.

    Use when asking for a receipt at any store or restaurant, needing proof of purchase

    レシートお願いします。

    reshīto onegaishimasu.

    Receipt, please.

  3. 3

    お箸お願いします

    ohashi onegaishimasu

    Chopsticks at a convenience store, they'll usually ask. Here's how to request them if they don't.

    Use when asking for chopsticks with a bento or ready-to-eat meal at a konbini

    お箸お願いします。

    ohashi onegaishimasu.

    Chopsticks, please.

  4. 4

    スプーンお願いします

    supūn onegaishimasu

    Need a spoon for your pudding or curry? Here's the word, plus you can swap in フォーク (fork) the same way.

    Use when asking for a spoon at a konbini when buying dessert, soup, or curry

    スプーンお願いします。

    supūn onegaishimasu.

    A spoon, please.

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