Traditional_Etiquette

Traditional · Etiquette

2 scenarios · 4 phrases

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Real Japanese phrases for traditional · etiquette 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.

Could you teach me the etiquette for offering incense (Oshoukou)?
- Formal — to stranger
  お焼香の作法を教えていただけますか？
  おしょうこうのさほうをおしえていただけますか？
  N3
- Casual — to friend
  お焼香の作法、教えてもらえる？
  おしょうこうのさほう、おしえてもらえる？
  N3
Where can I buy a funeral offering envelope (Kouden-bukuro)?
- Formal — to stranger
  香典袋はどこで買えますか？
  こうでんぶくろはどこでかえますか？
  N3
- Casual — to friend
  香典袋、どこで買える？
  こうでんぶくろ、どこでかえる？
  N3