Five Words You Must Know Before Visiting Japan kotaku.com

AdvertisementBy my count, there are five basic words that will help make your trip to Japan smoother.
Here goes:• Kore: “This.” Kore (pronounced “ko-ray”) is incredibly useful when ordering food.
You can simply point at a picture on the menu and say kore.
Advertisement• Kudasai: “Please.” Kudasai (pronounced “koo-duh-sigh”) is also useful while ordering.
So if you find something you want and say, kore kudasai (“this please”), you are well on your way to communicating with locals!