[Japanese Conversation] Cafe Conversation｜Entering, Ordering, and Accounting

Summary

In this video, Akane introduces useful Japanese phrases commonly used in cafes and restaurants. The video covers three key scenarios: entering the store, ordering food, and checking out. Akane role-plays the staff member, demonstrating various interactions such as making reservations, handling orders, and processing payments. Additionally, she introduces ITALKI, an app for practicing Japanese conversation, helping viewers gain confidence in speaking. The video aims to equip learners with practical language skills for navigating Japanese cafes and restaurants, providing both visual and contextual learning opportunities.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video focuses on Japanese conversation used in cafes and restaurants, with the host acting as a cafe staff member.
• 😀 Three main scenarios are introduced: entering the store, ordering, and checking out.
• 😀 The script shows multiple versions of how staff interact with customers when entering a store, including greeting, seating, and handling reservations.
• 😀 Key vocabulary such as 'NANMEI SAMA DESUKA?' (How many people?) and 'MANSEKI' (no seats available) is introduced for entry situations.
• 😀 The importance of practicing Japanese conversations is emphasized, especially through language learning platforms like ITALKI.
• 😀 ITALKI is introduced as a platform to learn languages with over 30,000 teachers worldwide, offering one-on-one lessons at your own pace.
• 😀 The video highlights how to deal with dietary restrictions at restaurants by customizing orders, e.g., requesting food without certain ingredients.
• 😀 Three ordering scenarios are presented, covering requests like drinks, food adjustments, and menu inquiries.
• 😀 The script explains how to handle restaurant checkouts, including paying by credit card, receiving receipts, and using point cards.
• 😀 A touch panel ordering system in some restaurants is briefly mentioned, showcasing the growing trend in Japan.
• 😀 Cultural aspects, such as Japan's emphasis on cash payments at some stores, are discussed alongside key vocabulary like 'GENKIN NOMI' (cash only).

Q & A

What should you say when entering a cafe in Japan if you made a reservation?

You should say something like, 'This is SATO, I made a reservation,' when you enter the cafe.

What does 'NANMEI SAMA DESUKA?' mean?

'NANMEI SAMA DESUKA?' means 'How many people?' in Japanese.

How should you respond when asked 'NANMEI SAMA DESUKA?' if you are with three people?

You would respond with '3 people' or 'San-nin desu' in Japanese.

What does 'MANSEKI' mean in a restaurant context?

'MANSEKI' means that there are no available seats in the restaurant at the moment.

What should you do if the restaurant is full, and the staff says they can seat you in 30 minutes?

You should wait in the designated area or sit where the staff asks while you wait for a seat to become available.

How can you practice ordering food in Japanese when you're nervous about speaking?

You can practice with a language-learning platform like ITALKI, which connects you with teachers and allows you to practice one-on-one conversations.

What does 'OHIYA' mean in a cafe setting?

'OHIYA' means 'water' in Japanese, which is typically provided for free in cafes in Japan.

What should you say if you want to remove an ingredient from your order, like tomatoes in a hamburger?

You can say, 'I'd like it without tomatoes, please,' or 'Tomato wa nuki de onegaishimasu.'

How can you ask for the menu in Japanese if you are unsure?

You can say, 'MENU O OSAGESHITEMO YOROSHII DESUKA?' which means, 'Can I have the menu?'

What does 'GENKIN NOMI' mean when paying for your meal?

'GENKIN NOMI' means that only cash is accepted for payment. This is common in some stores in Japan.