Shopping 買い物 · Stop S02
試着
Sizes and fitting rooms in Japanese
A clothing shop in Shinsaibashi's covered shopping street. You've found a shirt you love, but will it fit? Ask to try things on, find the fitting room, and get the right size.
Phrases
試着してもいいですか？
しちゃくしてもいいですか？
shichaku shite mo ii desu ka?
May I try this on?
Always ask before trying clothes on. Staff will usually walk you to the fitting room.
もっと大きいサイズはありますか？
もっとおおきいサイズはありますか？
motto ookii saizu wa arimasu ka?
Do you have a bigger size?
Sizes in Japan can run small. You can also name a size: Lサイズはありますか？
もっと小さいサイズはありますか？
もっとちいさいサイズはありますか？
motto chiisai saizu wa arimasu ka?
Do you have a smaller size?
小さい (small) is the opposite of 大きい (big). Works for clothes and shoes.
ちょうどいいです
choudo ii desu
It fits perfectly.
Works for anything that's just right: fit, temperature, timing, even portion size.
試着室はどこですか？
しちゃくしつはどこですか？
shichakushitsu wa doko desu ka?
Where's the fitting room?
Look for the sign 試着室. If there's a step up, leave your shoes outside.
ちょっときついです
chotto kitsui desu
It's a bit tight.
Too loose instead? Say ちょっと大きいです (It's a bit big).
What you’ll hear
Staff talk fast. Here’s what they are likely to say at this stop, and a good answer.
ご試着されますか？
goshichaku saremasu ka?
Would you like to try it on?
A clerk sees you holding up a piece of clothing.
はい、お願いします
hai, onegaishimasu
Yes, please.
サイズはいかがですか？
saizu wa ikaga desu ka?
How's the size?
Staff checking on you through the fitting room curtain.
ちょうどいいです
choudo ii desu
It fits perfectly.
フェイスカバーをお使いください。
feisu kabaa o otsukai kudasai.
Please use the face cover.
Handed to you with tops. Slip it over your head so makeup doesn't mark the clothes.
はい、わかりました
hai, wakarimashita
Okay, got it.
Culture tip
Fitting Room Manners
Many fitting rooms have a raised floor: take your shoes off and leave them outside the curtain. For tops, staff may hand you a face cover, a thin cloth bag you wear over your head so makeup doesn't mark the clothes.
“In a fitting room with a raised floor, you take your shoes off before stepping in.”
Slip them off and leave them outside the curtain.
Practise scene
Will It Fit?
A clothing shop in Shinsaibashi. You've found a shirt you love and want to try it on.
Ms. Mori · Shop assistant
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Your turn: Ask the assistant if you can try the shirt on.
試着してもいいですか？
shichaku shite mo ii desu ka?
May I try this on?
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はい、こちらへどうぞ。靴を脱いでお上がりください。
hai, kochira e douzo. kutsu o nuide oagari kudasai.
Sure, this way. Please take off your shoes and step in.
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Your turn: The shirt is too tight. When she checks on you, ask for a bigger size.
もっと大きいサイズはありますか？
motto ookii saizu wa arimasu ka?
Do you have a bigger size?
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少々お待ちください。こちらがLサイズです。
shoushou omachi kudasai. kochira ga eru saizu desu.
One moment, please. Here's a large.
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Your turn: The large fits just right. Tell her.
ちょうどいいです
choudo ii desu
It fits perfectly.
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よくお似合いです！
yoku oniai desu!
It looks great on you!
Scene complete! You earned the Shinsaibashi, Osaka stamp.
Phrases from Ekiben content v3