Shopping for jeans — different fits such as slim fit

こんにちは

Hello

A common greeting used during the day until evening.

Politeness is valued in Japan; always greet shop staff upon entering.

お探し

Looking for

[探す] means 'to search,' describing an action of looking closely.

It’s polite to begin by saying what you’re looking for or seeking help with.

ですか

Is it?

Forms logical, polite queries.

Converts a statement to a question, perfect for sales environments.

お探しですか

Are you looking for

Combines [お探し] with [ですか] to form a polite inquiry.

In shops, staff may use this to ask if you need assistance.

ジーンズ

Jeans

English loanword; pronounced similarly to 'jeans' (jeensu).

Jeans are a popular fashion item in Japan, appreciated for their versatility.

はい

Yes

A simple affirmative response.

Use [はい] (hai) for politeness, even for affirming simple requests in stores.

見たい

Want to see

'See' here is [見る], conjugated to show desire.

[見たい] expresses a wish and is useful when asking to see different clothing styles.

です

It is

[です] (desu) is a polite form ending used in sentences.

Politeness in Japanese language is expressed through endings and verb forms.

見たいです

I want to see

Add [です] to [見たい] for politeness.

Useful for gently insisting on wanting to check out a clothing item.