Shopping Phrases
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12 essential phrases
γγγγ«
ookini
Thanks / Hello (Kansai)
The quintessential Osaka word. Used for "thanks" but also as a friendly greeting in shops. You'll hear this constantly in Osaka.
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ookini arigatou gozaimasu
Thank you very much (Kansai formal)
Formal Kansai thanks. Combines Kansai "ookini" with standard polite form.
γγγγγΎγ£γ
moukarimakka
How's business? / How are you?
Classic Osaka merchant greeting. The standard response is "γΌγ‘γΌγ‘γ§γγͺ" (bochi bochi denna) - "So-so".
γγγ£γγγγΎγ
irasshaimase
Welcome!
You'll hear this constantly. No need to respond - just a nod is fine. In Osaka, might be shortened to γγγ£γγγ.
θ¦γ¦γγγ γγ§γ
γΏγ¦γγγ γγ§γ
mite iru dake desu
Just looking
When staff approach and you don't need help. Saves you from the full service treatment.
γ«γΌγγ§ζγγΎγγ
γγΌγ©γ§γ―γγγΎγγ
kaado de haraemasu ka
Can I pay by card?
Many small shops are cash-only. Check before buying. PayPay (γγ€γγ€) is very common in Osaka.
θ’γ―θ¦γγΎγγ
γ΅γγγ―γγγΎγγ
fukuro wa irimasen
I don't need a bag
Bags cost Β₯3-5 now. Say this quickly as cashiers ask fast. Eco-bag (γ¨γ³γγγ°) is common.
γ¬γ·γΌγγ―η΅ζ§γ§γ
γγγΌγ¨γ―γγ£γγγ§γ
reshiito wa kekkou desu
I don't need the receipt
η΅ζ§γ§γ (kekkou desu) = "I'm fine without it". Polite refusal for anything offered.
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pointo kaado wa omochi desu ka
Do you have a point card?
Cashiers ask this constantly. γγγγζγ£γ¦γγΎγγ (iie, motte imasen) = No, I don't have one.
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γΎγγ¦γγγΈγ
makete kurehen?
Can you give me a discount? (Kansai)
Osaka specialty! Bargaining is more acceptable here than Tokyo. Works at markets, small shops, electronics stores.
γγγγγ γγ
kore wo kudasai
This one, please
Point at menu while saying this. Works everywhere. γγ (kore) = this thing near me.
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γͺγγΌ
nanbo?
How much?
Classic Osaka merchant word. γͺγγΌγ§γγγγ§ (nanbo demo ee de) = Any amount is fine / Take as much as you want.