Buying a jacket in Japanese
By the end you'll ask about size, color, and try on clothes in a full shopping dialogue.
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ジャケットをしています jaketto wo sagashite imasu
Staff will ask what you're looking for. Here's how to answer simply.
Use when telling shop staff what type of item you're looking for
ジャケットをしています。 jaketto wo sagashite imasu.
I'm looking for a jacket.
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ちょっときいです chotto ōkii desu
After trying something on, if it's a bit big. This is how you tell them.
Use when telling shop staff a clothing item is a bit too big after trying it on
ちょっときいです。 chotto ōkii desu.
It's a bit big.
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これにします kore ni shimasu
When you've decided. This is the natural way to say 'I'll take this one.'
Use when telling shop staff you've decided to buy an item
これにします。 kore ni shimasu.
I'll take this one.
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