Surviving a konbini checkout
By the end you'll handle a full convenience store checkout exchange.
Part of the guide: Konbini Japanese: Survive the Convenience Store Checkout →
- 1
ないです nai desu
The cashier will ask about your point card (Ponta, T-Point, etc.) almost every time. Here's the natural reply.
Use when cashier asks about a point card you don't have, konbini checkout
ないです。 nai desu.
I don't have one.
- 2
めますか？ atatamemasu ka?
Staff will ask if you want your food heated. This is their question, and your two possible answers.
Use when staff asks if you want food heated at convenience store
おいします。/ です。 onegaishimasu. / daijōbu desu.
Yes, please. / No, I'm fine.
- 3
はごですか？ fukuro wa goriyō desu ka?
The bag question comes every time. Since 2020, bags cost extra, so they always ask.
Use when cashier asks if you want a bag, understanding the bag question at checkout
おいします。/ です。 onegaishimasu. / daijōbu desu.
Yes please. / No thanks.
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