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Six scenarios you'll actually find yourself in. Tap to hear, star to save.
At a ramen shop
ラーメン屋で
Most ramen shops have a vending-machine ticket system. You buy a ticket near the door, hand it to the cook at the counter, and sit down. No menus, no waiting on staff — just point and pay.
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You say
excuse meすみませんsumimasenINTJ
A small greeting as you enter — even at a self-serve counter.
They say
welcomeいらっしゃいませirasshaimaseINTJ
You don't need to reply — a small nod is enough.
You say
shoyu醤油shouyuNOUNramenラーメンraamenNOUNoneひとつhitotsuNOUN
Hold up one finger as you say it.
They say
nine-hundred九百kyuuhyakuNOUNyen円enNOUNisですdesuVERB
No 「に なります」 in a ramen shop — just the number.
You say
please (formal)お願いしますonegaishimasuVERB
Hand cash to the tray, not the person.
You say
thanks for the mealごちそうさまでしたgochisousama deshitaINTJ
Said as you stand up. Quiet, no need to wait for a reply.
One small thing
Slurping is not rude. It signals enjoyment and cools the noodles. The bowl is often raised to the mouth for the broth at the end.
Recognize this?
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