Voice Translation for Travelers in Japan

Navigate Japan confidently with real-time voice translation on your phone.

Traveling through Japan is incredible, but language barriers can slow you down. With SayLy's voice translation, just speak into your phone at a train station, hotel front desk, or souvenir shop, and get instant Japanese. Here are the phrases you'll need most.

Getting Directions

  • すみません、駅はどこですか？

    Sumimasen, eki wa doko desu ka?

    Excuse me, where is the station?

  • この住所に行きたいのですが。

    Kono juusho ni ikitai no desu ga.

    I'd like to go to this address.

  • ここから歩いてどのくらいかかりますか？

    Koko kara aruite dono kurai kakarimasu ka?

    How long does it take to walk from here?

  • 最寄りのコンビニはどこですか？

    Moyori no konbini wa doko desu ka?

    Where is the nearest convenience store?

  • この電車は新宿に止まりますか？

    Kono densha wa Shinjuku ni tomarimasu ka?

    Does this train stop at Shinjuku?

At Attractions

  • 入場料はいくらですか？

    Nyuujouryou wa ikura desu ka?

    How much is the admission fee?

  • 写真を撮ってもいいですか？

    Shashin wo totte mo ii desu ka?

    Is it okay to take photos?

  • ガイドツアーはありますか？

    Gaido tsuaa wa arimasu ka?

    Are there guided tours?

  • 閉館時間は何時ですか？

    Heikan jikan wa nanji desu ka?

    What time do you close?

  • お手洗いはどこですか？

    Otearai wa doko desu ka?

    Where is the restroom?

At Hotels

  • チェックインをお願いします。

    Chekkuin wo onegaishimasu.

    I'd like to check in, please.

  • 荷物を預かっていただけますか？

    Nimotsu wo azukatte itadakemasu ka?

    Could you hold my luggage?

  • Wi-Fiのパスワードを教えてください。

    Wi-Fi no pasuwaado wo oshiete kudasai.

    Could you tell me the Wi-Fi password?

  • チェックアウトは何時ですか？

    Chekkuauto wa nanji desu ka?

    What time is checkout?

  • 近くにおすすめのレストランはありますか？

    Chikaku ni osusume no resutoran wa arimasu ka?

    Are there any recommended restaurants nearby?

Shopping

  • これはいくらですか？

    Kore wa ikura desu ka?

    How much is this?

  • 免税になりますか？

    Menzei ni narimasu ka?

    Is this tax-free?

  • 他のサイズはありますか？

    Hoka no saizu wa arimasu ka?

    Do you have other sizes?

  • プレゼント用に包んでいただけますか？

    Purezento you ni tsutsunde itadakemasu ka?

    Could you gift-wrap this?

  • 試着してもいいですか？

    Shichaku shite mo ii desu ka?

    May I try this on?

Cultural Tips

  • In shops and restaurants, staff may approach you with "いらっしゃいませ" (irasshaimase). You don't need to reply — it's a welcome greeting, not a question.
  • Tax-free shopping is available for tourists at many stores. Bring your passport and look for "Tax Free" signs. Minimum purchase amounts vary by store.
  • At tourist spots, keep your voice low when using voice translation. Japanese culture values quiet in public spaces, especially at temples and shrines.

FAQ

Can I use SayLy offline while traveling?

Voice translation requires internet. However, you can screenshot translated phrases beforehand to use as reference when you're offline.

Does SayLy work in rural Japan where English signs are rare?

Yes — that's exactly where SayLy shines. Just speak into your phone and show the Japanese translation to locals. Most people will try to help even in remote areas.

With SayLy, just type in your language and send natural Japanese. No memorization needed.

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