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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