Travelling is like a challenge to your common sense. Some things that you assume to be there might not be present at another country. Discovering these differences is one of the excitements of travelling, but a very common source of trouble as well.
In trying to avoid this, it is always best to check before you actually face it.
“Arimasuka?” comes in very handy in these situations where you are asking if someone has anything or if it is available.
Here are some phrases you ought to learn before you travel to Japan.
“Do you have an English menu?” = “Eigo no menyu arimasuka?”
“Do you have hot springs (at your hotel)?” = “Onsen arimasuka?”
“Do you have any vacancies?” = “Aki arimasuka?”
“Do you have one for children?” = “Kodomo-you arimasuka?”
“Do you have any rocommendations?” = “Osusume arimasuka?”
“Do you have size S?” = “S arimasuka?”
Don’t hesitate to ask for help, and I assure you that they’ll do the best to try to solve your problem!
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