Asking for Help in Japanese

The most common Japanese phrases for asking for help are “はい。” (Yes.), “わかります。” (I understand.), “これは正しいですか。” (Is this correct?), “手伝ってくれますか。” (Can you help me?) and “警察を呼んでください。” (Call the police.). Below are all 25, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

25 phrases · 5 situations · #66–90 of 333 · Updated

Yes, no and maybe

The answers you give many times a day.

  1. #66 はい。 Yes.
  2. #67 いいえ。 No.
  3. #68 たぶん。 Maybe.
  4. #69 わかりません。 I don't know.
  5. #83 もちろん。 Of course.
  6. #84 まさか。 No way.

When you don’t understand

Ask for a repeat, a slower voice or the word you need, instead of freezing.

  1. #70 わかります。 I understand.
  2. #71 理解できません。 I don't understand.
  3. #73 もう一度言ってください。 Can you repeat?
  4. #74 もっとゆっくり話してください。 Please speak more slowly.
  5. #75 これは英語で何と言いますか。 How do you say this in English?
  6. #76 これはどういう意味ですか。 What does this mean?
  7. #77 書いてもらえますか。 Can you write it down?

Checking and agreeing

Check you said it right, and say whether you agree.

  1. #78 これは正しいですか。 Is this correct?
  2. #79 その通りです。 That's right.
  3. #80 違います。 That's wrong.
  4. #81 賛成です。 I agree.
  5. #82 反対です。 I disagree.

Asking for help

Ask a stranger for help, or for the nearest bathroom.

  1. #72 手伝ってくれますか。 Can you help me?
  2. #85 助けが必要です。 I need help.
  3. #86 トイレはどこですか。 Where is the bathroom?

Emergencies

The sentences to have ready before you need them.

  1. #87 警察を呼んでください。 Call the police.
  2. #88 救急車を呼んでください。 Call an ambulance.
  3. #89 パスポートをなくしました。 I lost my passport.
  4. #90 気分が悪いです。 I feel sick.

Know them. Then say them without freezing.

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Questions about Japanese phrases for asking for help

What are the most common Japanese phrases for asking for help?

The most common Japanese phrases for asking for help are “はい。” (Yes.), “わかります。” (I understand.), “これは正しいですか。” (Is this correct?), “手伝ってくれますか。” (Can you help me?) and “警察を呼んでください。” (Call the police.). All 25 are on this page, grouped by situation.

How do I learn to say these Japanese phrases?

Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.

Are these Japanese phrases free?

Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.

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