I would like to introduce 10 useful phrases for shopping in Japan. Even if you have difficulty understanding what the store staff are saying, these phrases will help you communicate what you would like to say. Making an effort to speak Japanese will be appreciated by store staff and shop owners.
10 Useful Phrases
これをください。Kore o kudasai.　　I’d like this one, please.
これはいくらですか？Kore wa ikura desu ka?　How much is this?
試着できますか？Shichaku dekimasu ka?　May I try this on?
他のサイズはありますか？Hoka no saizu wa arimasu ka?　Do you have this in another size?
他の色はありますか？Hoka no iro wa arimasu ka?　Do you have this in another color?
これは私の好みです。Kore wa watashi no konomi desu.　This is to my taste.
免税できますか？Menzei dekimasu ka?　Is this eligible for tax-free shopping?
クレジットカードは使えますか？Kurejitto kādo wa tsukaemasu ka?　Can I pay by credit card?
袋をください。Fukuro o kudasai.　Could I have a bag, please?
プレゼント用にしてください。Purezento-yō ni shite kudasai.　Could you please wrap this as a gift?
レシートをください。Reshīto o kudasai.　Could I have a receipt, please?

Next, we will introduce some common responses that local people often use when store staff speak to them.
When entering the store Store staff: “Isshaimase. Konnichiwa.” (Welcome. Hello.)⇒ “Konnichiwa.” (Hello.)
While looking at the products Store staff: “Ki ni naru mono ga areba osshatte kudasai ne.”(Please let me know if there is anything that interests you.) ⇒ Arigatou.(Thank you.)
When leaving the store Store staff: “Mata kite kudasai ne.” ⇒ “Arigatou.”  (Thank you Goodbye)

These are simple responses, but when you are spoken to by store staff, responding with these greetings lets them know that you have understood what they said, which can make the interaction more pleasant for both of you.
We hope you will use these phrases and enjoy shopping in Japan!