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Japanese Lesson 111: 服を買う(Fuku o kau) - Going Shopping for Clothes

Japanese Lesson 111: 服を買う(Fuku o kau) - Going Shopping for Clothes

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👔 Navigate Real Clothing Store Situations

From: Basic vocabulary → To: Practical shopping phrases

From: "Can I try this on?" → To: "shichaku dekimasu ka" (Can I try this on?)

From: "It's tight" → To: "kitsui desu" (It's tight) - get the right size!


🎯 Handle Common Shopping Challenges

At the entrance: Respond to "nanika osagashi desu ka" (Are you looking for something?) naturally

In fitting rooms: Understand "san-chaku desu ne" (You have 3 items) and counter "chaku" for clothes

When sizing: Ask "ookii no wa arimasu ka" (Do you have this in a larger size?)

At checkout: Say "zenbu kudasai" (I'll take them all) for multiple items


🎯 Master Essential Clothing Vocabulary

Sizes: esu-saizu (size S), emu-saizu (size M), eru-saizu (size L), 9-gou/11-gou (size 9/11)

Colors: kuro (black), shiro (white), guree (gray), kon (navy blue)

Discounts: san-wari-biki (30% off), go-wari-biki (50% off) - not 3% or 5%!

Payment: "Apple Pay wa daijoubu desu ka" (Is Apple Pay okay?), "fukuro onegaishimasu" (A bag, please)


📈 Perfect For:

  • JLPT N5-N3 learners who want to improve
  • People who want to use vocabulary and grammar they already know in real conversations
  • Anyone who wants effective Japanese learning tips in 10-minute weekly lessons


📚 More Resources:

  • Episode Scripts: patreon.com/mikisensei_welc
  • Official Website: https://www.welcjp.com
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcjapanese/
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