Let's learn Japanese when taking a taxi!
Let's learn Japanese that can be used in taxis!
Do you usually take a taxi?
You may feel nervous about getting on the train if the driver doesn't speak Japanese.
In this blog, let's practice so you can say the correct destination without getting nervous when you take a taxi!
Today's menu
1. Before getting into a Japanese taxi
2. Three expressions you can use in a taxi
3. What to do when the driver doesn't know the location?
4. Let's look at some conversation examples
①Japanese taxi doors are automatic. Opens and closes automatically. So you don't have to open or close the door.
② Fasten your seat belt. Even if you are sitting in the back seat, you must fasten your seat belt for safety.
③ Taxi prices vary depending on the time, location, and taxi company. Check the amount written on the window or door of your car.
Let's take a ride right away!
[Please give up to]
Sample1 Please take me to Tokyo Station.
Sample2 Please come to Takeshita Street in Harajuku.
Sample3 Please go to Sakura Hospital.
Sample 4 Please go to Sanchome Post Office.
When you want to tell someone where you're going, you often use "Please take me to...".
You can just enter the name of the station or place directly.
Also, if you are at a large station like Tokyo Station, I think it will be much easier to get off the train if you tell me which exit is best, such as the ``North Exit'' or ``South Exit''.
So what should you do when the place you want to go is your home?
It's okay to tell me your address.
However, some people think it's a bit difficult to tell the driver their address.
In such cases, you can also use expressions like this:
[Please stop at ~]
Sample1 Please stop when you turn right at the corner of Sakura Hospital.
Sample2 Please stop after about 100 meters past that convenience store.
Sample 3 Please stop when you pass the nearest traffic light.
Sample4 Please stop when you cross the bridge.
``Please stop at ~'' means ``Please stop your car at that spot immediately after doing ~.''
When taking a taxi home, first mention an easily recognizable building or location.
For example, "Please take me to (near) Sakura Hospital."
Afterwards, when you see the hospital, you can say something like, "Please turn right at the corner of Sakura Hospital and stop."
The word "temae" in Sample 3 is very useful.
"In front" here means "close to you."
In other words, the "frontmost signal" is the first signal closest to you.
Also, when you say "Please stop when you cross the bridge" in sample 4, it means to stop at the place where you have crossed the bridge, but if you want them to stop in front of the bridge, you can say "Please stop before that bridge." Please stop.”
[I will (pay)]
Sample1 Driver: 2500 yen.
Customer: Yes, then... by card.
Sample2 Driver: What is the payment method?
Customer: In cash.
This expression can also be used outside of taxis, but ``de'' is often used when talking about how you would like to pay.
In the case of cash, it is called ``cash''.
All you have to do is say what you want to use, such as card, PayPay, LINE Pay, WeChat Pay, etc.
Even if you tell the driver where you're going, there are times when he or she doesn't know.
How do you give directions in such a case?
Here are some commonly used phrases.
Please go straight from ①.
...I want you to go straight without turning anywhere.
Sample1 Please go straight along this road.
Sample2 Please go straight along Momiji Street.
②Turn right/left at ~.
…I want you to turn the corner.
Sample1 Turn right at the first corner.
Sample2 Turn left at the second traffic light.
Sample3 Turn left at the intersection in front of the Central Library.
Please exit from ③.
…I want you to run on the path of 〇〇.
Sample1 Please go out to that main street.
Sample2 Please exit to Momiji Street.
If it's easy to know where you're going, it's okay not to give directions, but if the driver doesn't know where you're going or if it's difficult to understand, use these phrases to guide them.
●When the driver knows the location
The taxi door opens and I step inside.
Driver: Sorry to have kept you waiting.
Customer: Eh, please take me to Sakura Hospital.
Driver: Sakura Hospital.
Arrive at Sakura Hospital
Driver: Is this okay?
Customer: Yes.
Driver: It's 1200 yen.
Customer: Well then, by card.
Driver: Now, please insert your card there and enter your PIN.
Customer: Yes.
Driver: Here's your receipt. Please be careful not to forget anything.
Customer: Thank you.
●When the driver does not know the location
Take a taxi
Driver: Thank you for keeping you waiting.
Customer: Um, please go to Minamimachi Daisan Elementary School.
Driver: Eh, Minamimachi Daisan Elementary School...
Customer: Ah, it's okay, I'll show you the way. For now, please exit to Momiji Street and head towards the station.
Driver: Yes. I've got it.
Customer: Please turn left at the corner of that supermarket.
Driver: Yes.
Customer: If you turn the corner from the supermarket and go straight, there will be a small park, so please turn right at the corner of the park and stop.
Driver: That's cool.
Customer: It's okay here.
Driver: Yes, it's 3000 yen.
Customer: Yes.
Driver: Thank you. Please be careful when getting off the train.
How was it.
Today we introduced Japanese words that can be used in taxis.
Read example sentences and conversation examples and try to memorize useful phrases.
Well, that's it for today.
See you on the next blog!
