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How do I ask for a plastic bag in Japanese

Must-Know Japanese Phrases for Shopping in Japan: How do I ask for a plastic bag in Japanese
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To ask for a plastic bag in Japanese, you can use the following phrases depending on the level of politeness and context:

Common Phrases:

  1. レジ袋一枚お願いします
    Reji-bukuro ichimai onegaishimasu
    This means “Please give me one plastic bag” and is polite. Use this phrase at supermarkets or convenience stores 1, 5.

  2. 袋をください
    Fukuro o kudasai
    This translates to “Please give me a bag” and is slightly more casual but still polite 5, 6.

  3. 袋をお願いします
    Fukuro o onegaishimasu
    A polite way to ask for a bag, equivalent to “I’d like a bag, please” 6.

For Specific Sizes or Prices:

If the bags are distinguished by size or cost, you can specify:

  • 大きい袋ください (Ōkii fukuro kudasai): “Please give me a big bag” 5.
  • 小さい袋ください (Chiisai fukuro kudasai): “Please give me a small bag” 5.
  • ５円の袋１枚お願いします (Go-en no fukuro ichimai onegaishimasu): “Please give me one 5-yen bag” 5.

Key Vocabulary:

  • レジ袋 (Reji-bukuro): Plastic shopping bag.
  • 袋 (Fukuro): Bag (general term).

These phrases are polite and commonly used when requesting plastic bags in Japan.

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