About this episode
Learn essential Japanese phrases for buying retro video games in Japan. Perfect for collectors visiting Akihabara or Den Den Town. Key Phrases: • ソフト (sofuto) games/software • 箱付き (hako tsuki) with box • 説明書 (setsumei-sho) instruction manual • 動作確認済み (dousa kakunin zumi) tested working • 中古 (chuuko) used/secondhand --- Learn more: https://languageisland.app/lessons/japanese/retro-game-shopping Practice with our app: https://web.languageisland.app/
Show Notes
Learn essential Japanese phrases for buying retro video games in Japan. Perfect for collectors visiting Akihabara or Den Den Town.
Key Phrases
| Japanese | Romanization | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ソフト | sofuto | games/software |
| 箱付き | hako tsuki | with box |
| 説明書 | setsumei-sho | instruction manual |
| 動作確認済み | dousa kakunin zumi | tested working |
| 中古 | chuuko | used/secondhand |
| 新品 | shinpin | new/brand new |
| 限定版 | gentei-ban | limited edition |
| レア | rea | rare |
| 海外版 | kaigai-ban | overseas/international version |
| 傷 | kizu | scratch/damage |
| まとめ買い | matome-gai | bulk purchase |
| 取り寄せ | toriyose | special order |
Topics
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