Voice Translation While Shopping

Ask about prices, sizes, and more — just speak into SayLy.

Shopping in Japan is fun until you need to ask a question and the staff doesn't speak your language. From department stores in Ginza to local shops in quiet neighborhoods, most staff only speak Japanese. SayLy lets you speak naturally into your phone and get instant Japanese translation. Ask about sizes, prices, tax-free status, and returns without any stress — and understand the staff's answers in real time too.

Asking About Products

  • これの色違いはありますか？

    Kore no irochigai wa arimasu ka?

    Do you have this in a different color?

  • もう少し小さいサイズはありますか？

    Mou sukoshi chiisai saizu wa arimasu ka?

    Do you have a slightly smaller size?

  • これは日本製ですか？

    Kore wa Nihon sei desu ka?

    Is this made in Japan?

  • おすすめはどれですか？

    Osusume wa dore desu ka?

    Which one do you recommend?

Payment & Returns

  • 返品できますか？

    Henpin dekimasu ka?

    Can I return this?

  • 割引はありますか？

    Waribiki wa arimasu ka?

    Is there a discount?

  • 電子マネーは使えますか？

    Denshi manee wa tsukaemasu ka?

    Can I use electronic payment?

  • レシートをください。

    Reshiito wo kudasai.

    Receipt, please.

  • 袋は要りません。

    Fukuro wa irimasen.

    I don't need a bag.

Tax-Free Shopping

  • 免税で買えますか？

    Menzei de kaemasu ka?

    Can I buy this tax-free?

  • パスポートを見せればいいですか？

    Pasupooto wo misereba ii desu ka?

    Do I just need to show my passport?

  • 免税カウンターはどこですか？

    Menzei kauntaa wa doko desu ka?

    Where is the tax-free counter?

  • 合計いくらで免税になりますか？

    Goukei ikura de menzei ni narimasu ka?

    How much total do I need to spend for tax-free?

  • この商品は免税対象ですか？

    Kono shouhin wa menzei taishou desu ka?

    Is this item eligible for tax-free?

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