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Essential Japanese Phrases for Duty-Free Shopping in Japan

Are you planning a trip to Japan? If you're excited about shopping, don’t miss out on the duty-free benefits! In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to some useful Japanese phrases that will enhance your duty-free shopping experience. Learning these phrases will make your shopping trip much more convenient and enjoyable!

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Basic Duty-Free Terms

  • Duty-Free (免税, めんぜい): Menzei
  • Consumption Tax (消費税, しょうひぜい): Shouhizei
  • Tax Included (税込み, ぜいこみ): Zeikomi
  • Tax Excluded (税抜き, ぜいぬき): Zenuki
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Common Phrases Used at Duty-Free Stores

  • Duty-Free Shop (免税店, めんぜいてん): Menzei-ten
  • Please show your passport (パスポートを見せてください, ぱすぽーとをみせてください): Pasupōto o misete kudasai
  • Total Amount of Purchase (購入総額, こうにゅうそうがく): Kōnyū sōgaku
  • Duty-Free Procedures (免税手続き, めんぜいてつづき): Menzei tetsuzuki
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  • General Goods (一般物品, いっぱんぶっぴん): Ippan buppin
  • Consumables (消耗品, しょうもうひん): Shoumouhin
  • Purchase Limit (購入限度額, こうにゅうげんどがく): Kōnyū gendogaku
  • Scheduled Departure Date (出国予定日, しゅっこくよていび): Shukkoku yoteibi
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Helpful Sentences

  • Is this item tax-free? (これは免税対象ですか, これはめんぜいたいしょうですか): Kore wa menzei taishō desu ka?
  • Where do I complete the duty-free procedures? (免税手続きはどこでしますか, めんぜいてつづきはどこでしますか): Menzei tetsuzuki wa doko de shimasu ka?
  • What is the purchase limit? (購入限度額はいくらですか, こうにゅうげんどがくはいくらですか): Kōnyū gendogaku wa ikura desu ka?

By memorizing these Japanese phrases, your duty-free shopping in Japan will be a breeze! Be sure to practice them before your trip and enjoy your fabulous shopping experience!

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