Konbini Vocabulary
What is the Japanese word for “convenience store”?
コンビニ (konbini)
Name one famous konbini chain in Japan.
7-Eleven / FamilyMart / Lawson
What sweet bread often filled with custard or chocolate is sold at konbini?
パン pan
What phrase does the cashier say when you enter the store?
いらっしゃいませ！
True or False: You can buy underwear at some konbini.
True
What is the Japanese word for “cash register”?
レジ
True or False: You can pay bills and print at a konbini
True
What kind of soup with seaweed can you buy at a konbini?
miso
What might the cashier ask when you pay? (“Would you like a bag?”)
レジぶくろ は いりますか？
What holiday does konbini stock special cakes for in December?
クリスマス
What is the word for entrance?
Iriguchi.
What can you do at a konbini besides buy food? (Name one thing)
Pay bills, print tickets, use ATMs, send parcels, etc.
What is the cold noodle dish often sold in summer called?
そば
How do you say “Thank you very much” after paying?
ありがとうございます
What item can you buy at konbini to protect yourself from rain?
かさ (umbrella)
How do you say “rice ball” in Japanese?
おにぎり onigiri
What time are most konbini open in Japan?
24 hours
What hot snack, often near the counter, is deep-fried ?
Fried chicken / kaarage
What might you say when asking for chopsticks?
おはし を ください
Some konbini have a copy machine. What else can it do besides make copies?
Print concert tickets / photos / documents
What is the Japanese word for “plastic bag”?
ぶくろ
Which Japanese word describes convenience store lunch box
おべんとう
What traditional Japanese dessert made of rice and sweet bean paste can sometimes be found in konbini?
だんご / おもち
dango / mochi
How do you say “Excuse me” or “Sorry” politely?
すみません
Which konbini chain is known for its blue and white logo?
Lawson