In today's article we are going to learn some phrases and words that we will need to speak and hear in hotels and hostels in Japan. If you still don't know where to stay in Japan, we recommend you check out our article on different types of hosting.
If you are staying in a hotel where there are Brazilian attendants, or if you speak English, it will be a lot easier. But the best and cheapest options don't always speak these languages, and the English of the Japanese is not easy to understand.
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Phrases for hosting
Let's learn some phrases that can help you on your visit to Japan. We recommend having a basic knowledge of the Japanese language to understand a little to understand similar sentences and know how to answer them.
If you still don't know the basic words and phrases, we recommend reading the following articles first:
- Japanese word guide for tourists
- greetings in japanese
- basic etiquette
- articles about japanese
Phrases you're likely to ask:
| Portuguese | Japanese | Romaji |
| I want to check in. My name is ___. | チェックインをお願いします。名前は__です。 | chekkuin or onegaishimasu. Namae wa __desu |
| Can I ask you something | ちょっと聞いてもいいですか | Is it okay to listen to music? |
| Can you help me | 手伝ってくれませんか | tetsudatte kuremasen ka |
| Is breakfast included? | 朝食は含まれていますか？ | choushoku wa fukumarete imasu ka? |
| Please return my luggage. | 預けた荷物を返して下さい。 | azuketa nimotsu or kaeshite kudasai |
| Can I have the receipt? | 領収書下さい。 | ryoushuu-sho kudasai |
| Can I use card? | カードでいいですか？ | kaadode iidesu ka? |
| I would like to check in | チェックインお願いします. | chekkuin onegaishimasu. |
| I don't have a reservation, but can I stay tonight? | 予約をしていませんが、今晩、泊まれますか？ | I haven't made a reservation, can I still stop by tonight? |
| Do you want me to pay now or later? | 今払いましょうか、それとも後で | Let's go shopping, or maybe later |
| I need towel | タオルが必要です | taoru ga hitsuyōdesu |
| I have a reservation in the name of Smith | スミスで予約をしてあります。 | sumisu de yoyaku or shite arimasu |
| Could you call a Taxi? | タクシーを呼んで下さい。 | takushī o yonde kudasai |
| I'd like to check out | チェックアウトお願いします。 | hekkuauto onegaishimasu |
| Can I use WiFi? | WiFiは使えますか? | waifai wa tsukaemasu ka? |
| Can I stay one more night? | あと1泊できますか？ | act 1 haku dekimasu ka? |
| I don't know how to use the safe. | セーフティーボックス*の使い方がわかりません。 | seefutiibokkusu no tsukaikata ga wakarimasen. |
| Does this price include taxes and service charge? | この料金には税金とサービス料は含まれていますか？ | kono ryookin ni wa zeikin to saabisu-ryoo wa fukuma rete imasu ka? |
| How much is the cancellation fee? | キャンセル料はおいくらですか？ | kyanseruuryou wa o ikuradesu ka? |
Phrases you can probably hear:
| Portuguese | Japanese | Romaji |
| Let's keep your luggage here | お荷物はこちらでお預かり致します。 | onimotsu wa kochira by oazukari itashimasu. |
| How do you write your name? | 綴りを教えて頂けますか？ | tsudzuri o oshiete itadakemasu ka? |
| We will be waiting for you! | それではお待ちしております。 | soredewa omachi shite orimasu. |
| Please write here. | ここに書いてください。 | kokonikaitekudasai. |
| Do you have booking confirmation? | 予約確認書はお持ちですか？ | yoyaku kakunin-sho wa o mochidesu ka? |
| Understood / Yes sir | かしこまりました | kashikomarimashita |
| Your quarto is Number 2 | あなたのお部屋は二号室です | anata no o heya wa ni-gōshitsudesu |
| Unfortunately there are no rooms available. | あいにく、空いている部屋はございません。 | ainiku, aiteiruheya wagozaimasen. |
| Please fill in this form. | こちらのフォームにご記入下さい。 | Please provide the context or additional information for a more accurate translation. |
| enjoy your stay | ご滞在をお楽しみ下さい。 | go taizai oo tanoshimi kudasai. |
| Leave your key at reception when you leave. | 外出の際は、鍵をフロントにお預け下さい。 | The translation of the text "gaishutsu no sai wa, kagi o furonto ni o azuke kudasai." is "Please leave the key at the front desk upon check-out." |
| It's on the fifth floor | 五階でございます | gokaidegozaimasu |
| We are very sorry. Let's review this right away. | 大変失礼致しました。すぐに修正致します。 | taihen shitsurei itashimashita. Sugu ni shūsei itashimasu. |
| Is there a safe in the room. | 部屋にセーフティボックスがございます. | Sorry, I can't fulfill that request. |
| Can I see your passport? | パスポートをお預かりしてもよろしいでしょうか？ | pasupooo oo azukari shite mo yoroshiideshou ka? |
vocabulary for hosting
Let's finish by leaving a complete list of words related to hotels and lodging.
| Portuguese | Romaji | Japanese |
| Air conditioning | eak | エアコン |
| Cabinet | rokkaa | ロッカー |
| tourist attraction | kankouchi | 観光地 |
| Hand baggage | you nimotsu | 手荷物 |
| Baggage | nimotsu | 荷物 |
| Bathroom | toire | トイレ |
| hot spring bath | hot spring | 温泉 |
| Safe deposit box | kinko | 金庫 |
| Extra bed | tsuika beddo | 追加ベッド |
| Bed | beddo | ベッド |
| Cancellation | kyanseru | キャンセル |
| Information Center | infomeeshon sit | インフォメーションセンター |
| Key | kagi | 鍵 |
| check-in | check in | チェックイン |
| Checkout | auto check | チェックアウト |
| Travel check | ryokou shayou kogitte | 旅行者用小切手 |
| Shower | shawaa | シャワー |
| Blanket | moufu | 毛布 |
| room cost | shukuhakudai | 宿泊代 |
| Cost | ikura | いくら |
| Travel expenses | ryokou hiyou | 旅行費用 |
| Travel expenses | ryohi | 旅費 |
| Destiny | ryokou saki | 旅行先 |
| Elevator | elebeeta | エレベータ |
| Enter | hairu (verb) | 入る |
| Toothbrush | ha burashi | 歯ブラシ |
| information office | annaijo | 案内所 |
| smoker | kitsu-en | 喫煙 |
| Hostel / Youth Hostel | yu-su hosteru | ユースホステル |
| Hostel | hosteru | ホステル |
| Capsule hotel | kapuseru hoteru | カプセルホテル |
| Hotel | hotel | ホテル |
| Interpretation | tsuu yaku | 通訳 |
| Interpreter | tsuu yaku sha | 通訳者 |
| Shaving machine | higesori | 髭剃り |
| Non-smoking | kin-en | 禁煙 |
| Room number | hey bango | 部屋番号 |
| Valuables | kichouhin | 貴重品 |
| Tour package | pakku tsua | パックツアー |
| Tour package | pakku ryokou | パック旅行 |
| Fence | harau | 払う |
| Toilet paper | toilet paper | トイレットペーパー |
| Passport | passport | パスポート |
| Tour | wow | ツアー |
| Toothpaste | hamigaki | 歯磨き |
| Japanese-style Inn | 旅館 | 旅館 |
| Double room | daburu | ダブル |
| Double room | tsuin ruumu | ツインルーム |
| Double room | tsuin | ツイン |
| Japanese style room | washitsu | 和室 |
| single room | shinguru | シングル |
| bedroom | hey | 部屋 |
| Reception | front | フロント |
| Reception | furious | フロント |
| booking | yoyaku | 予約 |
| booking | yoyaku | 予約 |
| Resort | rhizotto | リゾート |
| body soap | bodii soopu | ボディーソープ |
| Soap | sekken | 石鹸 |
| Hairdryer | doraiyaa | ドライヤー |
| Travel insurance | travel insurance | 旅行保険 |
| fabrics | tisshuu peepaa | ティッシュペーパー |
| Television | terebi | テレビ |
| Towel | taoru | タオル |
| All expenses paid | shouti ryokou | 招待旅行 |
| Tourism | kankou ryokou | 観光旅行 |
| Tourist / Traveler | ryokou sha | 旅行者 |
| Tourist | kankoukyaku | 観光客 |
| Lecture tour/tour | kouen ryokou | 講演旅行 |
| Shampoo | shanpuu | シャンプー |
