Most common words and phrases?

Nokutetsu · (#1 (**permalink**))

When going to any country, even if for a holiday, I always write down a list of words and phrases to get me by. Especially in Europe, a lot of the locals here will only speak English if you make the effort to at least try a word of their local language.

Although I'm studying for my JLPT, I'm also looking at Japanese on a more useful level. What are the Kanji, words and phrases you couldn't do without, use everyday or so, or feel a forigner should know?

MMM · (#2 (**permalink**))

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JBaymore · (#3 (**permalink**))

Good one MMM!

best,

.................john

RadioKid · (#4 (**permalink**))

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KyleGoetz · (#5 (**permalink**))

I can't help but feel like this exact question was posed in another thread and MMM gave the exact same answer...

MMM · (#6 (**permalink**))

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I can't help but feel like this exact question was posed in another thread and MMM gave the exact same answer...

That's probably true.

Kenpachi11 · (#7 (**permalink**))

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yes them are very important!!

Nokutetsu · (#8 (**permalink**))

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Yeah, I know these xD I'll make sure to keep them in mind.

Kyousuke · (#9 (**permalink**))

heres a link for japanese flash cards in case you want to buy some. i find they help out pretty well. i can understand alot of words from them.

English Flash Cards for Japanese learning English NEW! - eBay (item 150336377107 end time Jun-30-09 16:34:57 PDT)

i just hope MMM doesnt mind crush me for this

AxBattler · (#10 (**permalink**))

Actually, I keep a picture of a flush toilet in my phone/camera. That's the easiest way to communicate any urgent needs regardless of the country I go to.. well, unless they only know squat toilet