Commonly used to get someone's attention or to apologize.

In Japan, politeness is highly valued, and saying [すみません] (su-mi-ma-sen) can be used in various contexts, like when entering a cafe or getting a waiter's attention.

Phonetically similar to the English word, pronounced [コーヒー] (koohii).

Japan has a vibrant coffee culture, with both international chains and unique local cafes.

[つ] is commonly used with numbers 1-10 when counting general items.

The use of counters is an important part of Japanese numerals and varies based on the item being counted.

This combination [一つ] (hi-to-tsu) is often used when ordering one item.

Used to make polite requests; [ください] (ku-da-sa-i) follows the object being requested.

Politeness in Japan is crucial, and using [ください] soften requests, especially in customer interactions.

Can mean 'yes', 'okay', or 'I understand' depending on the context.

It's respectful to acknowledge with [はい] (hai) to show attentiveness in conversation.

Borrowed from English, used for clothing, drinks, etc.

Western clothing and cafe size terminology is common in Japan, with some additions like S, M, L used interchangeably.