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Learn Japanese for Taking Taxis

Taxi タクシー — The Automatic Door Awaits

The door opens by itself (don't touch it!). Now tell the driver where to go. Addresses, landmarks, 'turn left here,' and the art of small talk in the back seat.

119 words · 6 chapters

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Why This Book?

Japanese taxis are famous for their automatic doors and impeccably dressed drivers. But without the right vocabulary, you might circle your destination endlessly because you couldn't explain the address, or panic when the driver asks どこまで? (Where to?). This book gives you everything you need to ride with confidence - from hailing a taxi to thanking the driver as you exit.

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Getting In

Automatic doors, taxi stands, vacant signs

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Destinations

Addresses, landmarks, map navigation

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Giving Directions

Turn left, straight ahead, stop here

payments

Payment

Cash, cards, receipts, fares

What You'll Learn

1

Getting In

20 words

Foundation vocabulary for getting into a Japanese taxi - automatic doors, taxi stands, and the etiquette of not touching anything.

タクシー taxi
自動ドアじどうどあ automatic door
空車くうしゃ vacant (available)
運転手さんうんてんしゅさん driver (polite)
タクシー乗り場たくしーのりば taxi stand
...and 15 more
2

Telling Your Destination

20 words

Essential phrases for telling the driver where you want to go - addresses, landmarks, and using maps.

目的地もくてきち destination
住所じゅうしょ address
駅えき station
地図ちず map
お願いしますおねがいします please
...and 15 more
3

Giving Directions

21 words

Vocabulary for guiding the driver with turn-by-turn directions - left, right, straight, and landmarks.

右みぎ right
左ひだり left
真っ直ぐまっすぐ straight
止まるとまる to stop
交差点こうさてん intersection
...and 16 more
4

During the Ride

20 words

Vocabulary for the journey - asking about time, dealing with traffic, and making small requests.

時間じかん time
渋滞じゅうたい traffic jam
急ぐいそぐ to hurry
ゆっくり slowly
高速道路こうそくどうろ highway
...and 15 more
5

Payment

20 words

Essential vocabulary for paying the fare - cash, cards, receipts, and understanding the meter.

料金りょうきん fare
メーター meter
現金げんきん cash
領収書りょうしゅうしょ receipt
クレジットカード credit card
...and 15 more
6

Getting Out

18 words

Final vocabulary for arriving, exiting, and thanking the driver - plus handling forgotten items.

降りるおりる to get off
着くつく to arrive
ありがとうございます thank you (polite)
忘れ物わすれもの forgotten item
触るさわる to touch
...and 13 more

Pro Tips

Don't touch the door! Japanese taxis have automatic doors controlled by the driver. Reaching for the handle is a tourist giveaway - and might annoy the driver. Just wait for it to open.
Show your phone Japanese addresses are notoriously confusing. Show the destination on Google Maps or have the address written in Japanese. Drivers can input phone numbers into their GPS too.
Late-night surcharge Taxis charge 20% extra between 22:00-05:00. If you miss the last train, budget accordingly - a ride across Tokyo can easily cost 5,000-10,000 yen.
Receipts matter Always get a 領収書 (receipt). It has the taxi company's contact info - essential if you leave something behind. Japanese taxi lost-and-found is remarkably efficient.
No tipping Tipping is not expected in Japan and may even be refused. Simply pay the fare shown on the meter and say ありがとうございました.

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