Japanese Phrases for Getting a Phone Contract

Choose a plan, sign up at the shop — without getting lost in the fine print.

Getting a phone contract in Japan means picking a plan, showing your residence card, and surviving the paperwork. The shop staff will talk fast and throw in lots of options you don't need. Without preparation, you'll end up with a more expensive plan or a two-year lock-in. These phrases help you navigate the visit, ask the right questions, and avoid signing up for extras you never wanted.

Choosing a Plan

  • スマホのプランを見たいのですが。

    Sumaho no puran wo mitai no desu ga.

    I'd like to see your smartphone plans.

  • 月額いくらですか？

    Getsugaku ikura desu ka?

    How much is the monthly fee?

  • データ通信量は何ギガですか？

    Deeta tsuushinryou wa nan giga desu ka?

    How many gigs of data does it include?

  • 最低利用期間はありますか？

    Saitei riyou kikan wa arimasu ka?

    Is there a minimum contract period?

  • 解約金はかかりますか？

    Kaiyakukin wa kakarimasu ka?

    Is there a cancellation fee?

At the Shop

  • 在留カードを持ってきました。

    Zairyuu kaado wo motte kimashita.

    I brought my residence card.

  • SIMカードだけ欲しいのですが。

    SIM kaado dake hoshii no desu ga.

    I just want a SIM card.

  • 今の番号をそのまま使えますか？

    Ima no bangou wo sono mama tsukaemasu ka?

    Can I keep my current number?

  • 設定を手伝ってもらえますか？

    Settei wo tetsudatte moraemasu ka?

    Can you help me with the setup?

  • いつから使えますか？

    Itsu kara tsukaemasu ka?

    When can I start using it?

Troubleshooting & Changes

  • プランを変更したいのですが。

    Puran wo henkou shitai no desu ga.

    I'd like to change my plan.

  • 電波が悪いのですが、確認してもらえますか？

    Denpa ga warui no desu ga, kakunin shite moraemasu ka?

    The signal is bad — can you check it?

  • 請求書の内容がわからないのですが。

    Seikyuusho no naiyou ga wakaranai no desu ga.

    I don't understand the charges on my bill.

  • 解約の手続きをしたいです。

    Kaiyaku no tetsuzuki wo shitai desu.

    I want to cancel my contract.

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