
Common Japanese expressions used at airports and hotels
Here are common Japanese expressions used at airports and hotels that are useful for travelers:
At the Airport
- いらっしゃいませ (Irasshaimase) — Welcome (used when entering)
- 搭乗手続きはどこですか? (Tōjō tetsuzuki wa doko desu ka?) — Where is the check-in desk?
- 荷物はどこで受け取れますか? (Nimotsu wa doko de uketoremasu ka?) — Where can I pick up my luggage?
- この飛行機はどこ行きですか? (Kono hikōki wa doko iki desu ka?) — Where does this plane go?
- 遅延していますか? (Chien shiteimasu ka?) — Is the flight delayed?
- パスポートを見せてください (Pasupōto o misete kudasai) — Please show me your passport
At Hotels
- 予約しています (Yoyaku shiteimasu) — I have a reservation
- チェックインをお願いします (Chekku in o onegaishimasu) — I would like to check in
- チェックアウトは何時ですか? (Chekkuauto wa nanji desu ka?) — What time is check-out?
- 部屋にタオルはありますか? (Heya ni taoru wa arimasu ka?) — Are there towels in the room?
- Wi-Fiのパスワードを教えてください (Wi-Fi no pasuwādo o oshiete kudasai) — Please tell me the Wi-Fi password
- 荷物を預かってもらえますか? (Nimotsu o azukatte moraemasu ka?) — Can you hold my luggage?
These expressions are commonly used in Japanese airports and hotels to facilitate hospitality and communication with travelers in a polite and effective manner. 1, 13
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