Waku Waku Japanese - Lesson 31: Talking on the Phone

Have you ever tried calling a friend or acquaintance only to have someone else pick up the phone? In this lesson of Waku Waku Japanese we explain how to properly start a phone conversation, introduce yourself and ask to talk to someone. It's important to know, so practice next time you give someone a call.

Hello, this is Smith - Moshi moshi Smith desu

Is this the Yamada's family household? - Yamada-san no otaku deshouka?

Is Tarou-san there? - Tarou-san irasshaimasuka?

Is Tarou-san home? - Tarou-san gozaitakudeshouka?

Hello, this is Smith of Japan Society - Moshi moshi Japan Society no Smith to iimasuga

So remember this basic phone introduction next time you call your Japanese friends or acquaintances!

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