Japanese phrases for shopping

Below are Japanese phrases (日本語) you'll actually use for shopping. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    もっと大きいサイズはありますか？
    Pronunciation
    motto ōkii saizu wa arimasu ka
    Meaning
    Do you have a bigger size?
  • Native
    見ているだけです
    Pronunciation
    mite iru dake desu
    Meaning
    I'm just looking
  • Native
    カードは使えますか？
    Pronunciation
    kādo wa tsukaemasu ka
    Meaning
    Do you accept card?
  • Native
    高すぎます
    Pronunciation
    taka-sugimasu
    Meaning
    It is too expensive

Frequently asked questions

Are these Japanese phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Japanese, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Japanese text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Japanese after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Japanese regularly, install a system keyboard.

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