【JLPT N5-N2】Japanese Listening Practice: Shopping at Konbini & Supermarkets | Essential Phrases

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Shopping in Japan is amazing, but do you freeze up when the cashier starts speaking fast? 😰 From convenience stores (Konbini) to tax-free counters, Ayumi and Ken break down exactly what you need to say and hear to shop smoothly in Japan!

In this episode, we practice Japanese listening with a focus on shopping culture. You will learn how to answer common questions at the register like "Do you have a point card?" or "Do you need a bag?". We also cover unique cultural quirks, like the "evening discount war" at supermarkets and why you get a white bag when trying on clothes!
Perfect for JLPT N4 to N3 learners who want to improve their listening and learn practical travel Japanese.


📚 Vocabulary List (Spoilers!)
温（あたた）めますか？ (Atatmemasu ka?) - Would you like it warmed up?
ポイントカードはお持（も）ちですか？ (Pointo ka-do wa omochi desu ka?) - Do you have a point card?
大丈夫（だいじょうぶ）です (Daijoubu desu) - I’m fine / No thank you.
レジ袋（ぶくろ） (Reji bukuro) - Plastic shopping bag.
半額（はんがく） (Hangaku) - Half price (Look for this sticker!)
試着（しちゃく）してもいいですか？ (Shichaku shitemo ii desu ka?) - Can I try this on?
ちょっと考（かんが）えます (Chotto kangaemasu) - I’ll think about it (Polite way to say "No" in a shop).


🇯🇵 Cultural Notes & Trivia
The Onigiri Struggle: Opening a Japanese rice ball wrapper takes practice (1-2-3 steps!).
Supermarket Discounts: In the evening (around 7-8 PM), staff put yellow or red stickers on fresh food for discounts.
The "Face Cover": When trying on clothes, women (and sometimes men) must wear a white fabric cover over their head to prevent makeup from staining the clothes.
Self-Bagging (Sakkadai): At Japanese supermarkets, the cashier does not bag your groceries. You move your basket to a separate table to do it yourself.


⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Intro: Shopping in Japan
00:27 Why Ken loves Japanese Konbini
00:41 The struggle of opening Onigiri wrappers
01:00 Common Question 1: "Do you want it warmed up?"
01:33 Ordering hot snacks (Famichiki!)
01:53 Common Question 2: "Do you have a point card?"
02:08 Common Question 3: "Do you need a plastic bag?"
02:30 Supermarket Culture: Hunting for discount stickers
02:57 "Sakkadai": The self-bagging table rules
03:36 Clothing Stores: "Can I try this on?"
03:59 Unique Culture: Face covers in fitting rooms
04:08 Tax-Free Shopping rules for tourists
04:47 Payment: Cash, Suica, and Credit Cards

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