About Tabi Phrasebook

Tabi Phrasebook is a free, independent phrasebook for people travelling in Japan. 旅 (tabi) means journey. Phrases are organised by the situation you are in, such as standing at a ticket gate or a restaurant register, so you can find the right one quickly.

What you can do with it

• Show to staff: display a phrase in large Japanese text, and fill in a blank with a place name or number.
• Listen: hear a phrase using your device's Japanese voice, if it has one.
• Save: keep the phrases you need most in one list, stored only on your device.
• Use it offline: add the app to your home screen and it keeps working without a signal.

How the phrases are chosen

The list focuses on polite, practical Japanese for short everyday exchanges, written with kana and romaji so you can say it yourself. The tips explain when to use a phrase and what to expect, and the situation guides add background on how things work in Japan.

Checking important details

Tabi Phrasebook is a travel aid, not professional translation or medical, legal or tax advice. Rules and prices change, so check anything important with the business or official source. For a serious allergy or medical condition, carry properly translated information.

Contact and corrections

Spotted a mistake or want to suggest a phrase? Email [email protected].