Learn Japanese at Department Stores
Navigate Japanese department stores like a local. Master floor vocabulary, find any department, and get beautiful gift wrapping. Never wander seven floors again.
150 words · 7 chapters
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Japanese department stores are palaces of shopping perfection - basement food halls with gourmet delights, immaculate cosmetics counters, and gift wrapping so beautiful it's practically art. But without the right vocabulary, you'll wander seven floors looking for something that's on 地下一階 (B1), miss the legendary デパ地下 food hall experience, or awkwardly point when asking for ギフト包装. This book transforms department store confusion into confident shopping - from the elegant 1F cosmetics floor to the restaurant-filled top floor.
Floor Navigation
地下, 階, エスカレーター - know your B1 from your 8F
All Departments
婦人服, 化粧品, 食品売り場 - find every section
Gift Services
包装, のし, 配送 - master Japanese gift culture
Tax-Free & Sales
免税, セール, 割引 - save money and skip tax
What You'll Learn
Floor Navigation
23 wordsNavigate between floors with confidence. Know your B1 from your 8F, and find the escalator quickly.
Departments
22 wordsKnow your departments: cosmetics on 1F, food in the basement, restaurants on top. Never wander aimlessly again.
Shopping Actions
22 wordsHow to look, try on, buy, and pay. Master the essential verbs and phrases for active shopping.
Gift Services
20 wordsJapanese gift-giving culture is serious business. Learn wrapping, noshi, delivery, and seasonal gift etiquette.
Tax-Free & Sales
21 wordsGet your tax refund and find the best deals. Know the difference between menzei and zeikomi.
Staff Interaction
21 wordsUnderstand what staff are saying and respond appropriately. From the greeting at the door to the goodbye at checkout.
Sizes, Colors & Services
21 wordsFind your size, pick your color, and locate essential facilities. From S/M/L to the nursing room, we have got you covered.
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