Learn Real Japanese with Manga · Chapter 1
Day One: Point, Count, Find
How each track works
You hear the phrase at natural speed. Pause and say it. Then the same phrase, slower. Say it again. Last, what people may say back to you.
The male voice is you. The female voice is the other person.
Unit 1-1 · Point and Say “Kore”
これ ください
kore kudasai
“This one, please.”
これ、いいですか？
kore, ii desu ka?
“Is this OK?” / “May I?”
ちがいます
chigaimasu
“Not that one.”
Unit 1-2 · “Ikura Desu Ka?” and the Number That Comes Back
いくらですか？
ikura desu ka?
“How much is it?”
ふたつ ください
futatsu kudasai
“Two, please.”
みせて ください
misete kudasai
“Could you show me?”
Unit 1-3 · “Where Is…?” and the Answer You’ll Get
トイレは どこですか？
toire wa doko desu ka?
“Where’s the restroom?”
まっすぐですか？
massugu desu ka?
“Straight ahead?”
ちかいですか？
chikai desu ka?
“Is it close?”
All chapters
- Chapter 0 · Start Here
- Chapter 1 · Day One (this page)
- Chapter 2 · The Konbini
- Chapter 3 · Eating Out
- Chapter 4 · Trains and Taxis
- Chapter 5 · Hotels, Ryokan, and the Bath
- Chapter 6 · Shopping
- Chapter 7 · Sightseeing and Street Food
- Chapter 8 · Small Talk
- Chapter 9 · When Things Go Wrong
Audio: AI-generated Japanese voice (VOICEVOX Nemo). For personal study with this book.