Survival Japanese · 02 of 10
Where Is...?
Oss! Day 2. The phrase that will save you in every Japanese train station.
〜はどこですか？
Means "Where is 〜?"
Real-world template
You just need 1 word + はどこですか？ トイレ + はどこですか？= "Where's the bathroom?" 駅 + はどこですか？= "Where's the station?" コンビニ + はどこですか？= "Where's the convenience store?"
Real conversation
You: すみません、トイレはどこですか？ Local: あ、あそこです！(points) You: ありがとうございます！ Even if you don't catch every word, just follow the pointing. Japanese people LOVE helping lost travelers.
Pro tip
Don't fully understand the answer? Just say: "すみません、もう一回？" = "Sorry, one more time?" They'll slow down or point harder.