Japanese phrasebook

Speak Japanese,
travel with ease.

Travel Japan with more confidence using practical phrases for everyday situations — with audio, pronunciation and quizzes.

sumimasen
“Excuse me”
TabiKotoba home screen with phrase categories
ikura desu ka
“How much is it?”
By situation

The right words, right on time

Phrases organised by travel scene, so you instantly find what to say on the spot.

👋

Greetings

15 phrases
🏨

Hotel

18 phrases
🍜

Restaurant

29 phrases
🚃

Transport

18 phrases
🛍️

Shopping

14 phrases
🥗

Allergies / Diet

10+ phrases
Features

Built for speaking, not just reading

Listen and repeat, at your pace

Every phrase plays in Japanese, including at a slower speed so you can really hear it. Practise pronunciation and get instant feedback.

  • Native audio, normal and slowed
  • Pronunciation practice with the mic
  • Context, politeness and likely replies
Japanese phrase detail with audio, romaji and pronunciation

Find fast, keep it close

Browse phrases by situation and pin your favorites to find them in one tap — even offline.

  • Browse by category
  • Favorites to keep the essentials close
  • Readable romaji everywhere
List of Japanese phrases to browse by situation

Review with Quiz mode

Test your understanding with per-category quizzes, track your progress and beat your best score before you go.

  • 10 questions per category
  • Score and best-record tracking
  • Personalised “to review” section
TabiKotoba quiz results with score and progress
旅の言葉

Ready for Japan?

Prepare before your trip or use it on the ground. TabiKotoba helps you speak more confidently when it matters most.

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