What is expected
13 phrasesHD
手土産
ENa present taken to a house
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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お祝いを包みます
ENI put the gift money in an envelope
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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靴を揃えます
ENI line my shoes up
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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上座と下座
ENthe seats of honour and of humility
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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両手で渡します
ENI hand it over with both hands
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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一言ご挨拶を
ENa few words, please
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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お先にどうぞ
ENafter you
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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お邪魔します
ENsaid on entering a home
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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心ばかりですが
ENa small token, when handing a gift
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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お返しを用意します
ENI will prepare something in return
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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熨斗をつけてください
ENplease add the ceremonial wrapper
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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何を持って行けばいいですか
ENwhat should I take
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
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失礼にならないでしょうか
ENwould that be impolite
What a guest is silently assessed on, and never corrected about.
What is expected in Japanese - 13 phrases you can play on a loop until they stick. Each one shows the characters, the reading and the meaning in six languages.