Arrival_Navigation

Getting around · Navigation

3 scenarios · 4 phrases

Lost in town and need directions — asking the way to a station or shop and understanding the answer you get back. The phrasing stays simple on both sides.

How to use this page

Real Japanese phrases for getting around · navigation situations. Each phrase is paired with its formal (keigo) and casual counterpart so you can pick the right register for who you're talking to. Tap any phrase to see audio, romaji, kana, the likely reply, and the gesture / etiquette note that goes with it.

Each phrase is crafted to native-quality standards, then reviewed by the operator for meaning, naturalness, and the formal/casual distinction before it ships.

Excuse me, I'm lost.
- Formal — to stranger
  すみません、道に迷いました。
  すみません、みちにまよいました。
  N4
I'm lost.
- Casual — to friend
  道に迷っちゃった。
  みちにまよっちゃった。
  N4
Where are we on the map right now?
- Formal — to stranger
  今、地図のどこにいますか？
  いま、ちずのどこにいますか？
  N4
- Casual — to friend
  今、地図のどこにいる？
  いま、ちずのどこにいる？
  N5