"Sumimasen" is your magic word
Sumimasen means "excuse me," "sorry," and "thank you"—all at once.
In short
- Do's: Say it to get a server's attention
- Don'ts: Don't shout it—soft and polite is best
The rest of this manner is in the app
- The full explanation, every Do and Don't (2 more) and a local's tip
- 13 Japanese cards for Greetings & Conversation to show the staff, read aloud — offline
- Find the right card by situation in two taps — works offline, no signal needed
One-time purchase — the price is shown in your store. No subscription, no renewals.
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