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Say It More Naturally

Quick replies for any checkout

By the end you'll have a set of ready-to-go natural checkout responses.

N5 N5 to N4 · 4 phrases
  1. 1

    kādo de onegaishimasu

    Want to pay by card? Here's the quick natural way, no need for long sentences.

    Use when telling cashier you want to pay by card at any shop

    kādo de onegaishimasu.

    Card, please.

    Textbook version (sounds stiff)

    クレジットカードで支払いたいです。

    kurejitto kādo de shiharaitai desu.

    Way too long. Just say カードで.

  2. 2

    genkin de onegaishimasu

    Paying cash. One word plus お願いします is all you need.

    Use when telling cashier you want to pay with cash

    genkin de onegaishimasu.

    Cash, please.

  3. 3

    betsubetsu de onegaishimasu

    When paying separately with friends. This one word does the job.

    Use when asking to split the bill or pay separately at a restaurant or cafe

    betsubetsu de onegaishimasu.

    Separate checks, please.

  4. 4

    Suica

    suika de onegaishimasu

    Paying with an IC card (Suica/Pasmo). Just hold it up and say this.

    Use when telling cashier you want to pay with Suica or IC card

    Suica

    suika de onegaishimasu.

    Suica, please.

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