Tourism/Travel

Convenience Store Visit

Master the Japanese you need for Convenience Store Visit in natural keigo. Scene-by-scene flow · NG examples · politeness levels · 9-language parallel translations

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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Convenience Store Visit" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

What this page helps you say in Japan

This page focuses on Convenience Store Visit and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

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Practice Phrases (10 Total)

レジ袋はいりません

れじぶくろはいりません

I don't need a plastic bag.

POINTCharges will apply from 2020. Clearly indicate “bags please” and “bags not required”

これを温めてください

これをあたためてください

Please warm this up.

POINTLunch boxes and side dish bread can be heated in the microwave for free.

お箸をつけてください

おはしをつけてください

Could you include chopsticks?

POINTFree spoon, fork, and straw

ATMを使えますか

えーてぃーえむをつかえますか

Can I use the ATM?

POINTSeven Bank ATMs accept the most foreign cards. Confirmation required

宅配便を出したいです

たくはいびんをだしたいです

I'd like to send a package.

POINTStores compatible with Yamato and Japan Post. Write the slip at the store

チケットの発券はどこですか

ちけっとのはっけんはどこですか

Where do I issue tickets?

POINTLoppi (Lawson) and FamiPort (Fami Mart) are standard

コーヒーはどう注文しますか

こーひーはどうちゅうもんしますか

How do I order coffee?

POINTBuy a cup at the cash register and fill it yourself using the coffee machine.

英語のメニューはありますか

えいごのめにゅーはありますか

Do you have an English menu?

POINTOden and hot snacks can be ordered by pointing.

トイレを借りてもいいですか

といれをかりてもいいですか

May I use the restroom?

POINTMany convenience stores are free. Mainly large stores

このクーポンは使えますか

このくーぽんはつかえますか

Can I use this coupon?

POINTApp and email newsletter discounts can also be used by showing the staff at the store.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can foreign issued cards be used at all convenience store ATMs?
A. Seven Bank ATM is the most widely supported (Visa/Master/JCB/AMEX/UnionPay, etc.). Lawson Bank ATMs are also increasing in number. Only some FamilyMart ATMs are compatible.
Q. What can I reserve with Loppi/FamiPort?
A. There are various types of payment methods such as concert/sports/movie tickets, Mercari shipping, utility bill payments, insurance payments, etc. The screen is multilingual (English, Chinese, Korean).
Q. Are convenience stores in Japan open 24 hours?
A. Most urban areas are open 24 hours a day, but stores in rural areas and inside stations are increasingly operating shorter hours. Please check in advance.
Q. Is Wi-Fi free?
A. Seven Spot, LAWSON Wi-Fi, and Famima Wi-Fi are available for free. It can be used by email registration.
Q. What services do you offer for foreign tourists?
A. Duty-free stores are limited (some 7-Elevens). The number of stores with multilingual staff and automatic translation terminals is increasing.