EN: Use 'Welcome to' followed by a place (like a country, city, or home) to greet someone arriving there.
日本語: 「Welcome to」の後に場所(国、都市、家など)を続けると、その場所に到着した人を歓迎する表現になります。
Welcome to our office.
私たちのオフィスへようこそ。
EN: In immigration or customs settings, 'the country' refers to the nation you are currently entering. It is a standard professional greeting used by officers.
EN: Use 'very much' after 'thank you' to show stronger gratitude.
日本語: 'thank you' の後に 'very much' を付け足すことで、より深い感謝の気持ちを伝えることができます。
Thank you very much for the gift.
プレゼントを本当にありがとうございます。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to use 'Thank you very much' in formal situations like airport customs to show respect to officials.
EN: Use 'May I...?' to ask for permission in a polite and formal way.
日本語: 「May I...?」を使うと、丁寧でフォーマルに許可を求めることができます。
May I open the window?
窓を開けてもいいですか?
EN: In customs and immigration, officers use formal language. 'May I' is the standard way to request documents from travelers.
EN: Use 'Here it is' when you are handing one single item to someone. If you are handing over multiple items, use 'Here they are'.
日本語: 単数のアイテムを1つ手渡すときは「Here it is」を使います。複数のアイテムを手渡す場合は「Here they are」を使います。
Here it is. My passport.
どうぞ。私のパスポートです。
EN: In Western culture, it is considered polite to make eye contact and smile slightly when saying 'Here it is' while handing over documents to an official.
EN: Use 'What is the purpose of...' to ask for the reason why someone is doing something or going somewhere.
日本語: 「What is the purpose of...」は、誰かが何かをする理由や、どこかへ行く目的を尋ねるときに使います。
What is the purpose of your phone call?
お電話の目的は何ですか?
EN: In immigration settings, officers use formal and direct language. 'Purpose of visit' is the standard phrase used worldwide to ask if you are traveling for tourism, work, or study.
EN: Use 'I am here for + [noun]' to explain the reason for your visit or presence in a place.
日本語: 「I am here for + [名詞]」を使って、その場所を訪れている理由や滞在目的を説明します。
I am here for a meeting.
会議のために来ています。
EN: When entering a country, immigration officers expect a clear and concise reason for your visit. 'Vacation' or 'Sightseeing' are the most common terms for tourists.
EN: Use 'How long' to ask about the duration or length of time for an activity.
日本語: 「How long」を使って、活動の期間や時間の長さを尋ねます。
How long will the movie last?
この映画はどのくらい続きますか?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'That sounds nice' is a common polite filler to show you are listening and being friendly before asking a follow-up question.
EN: Use 'will' + 'verb' to talk about future plans or intentions.
日本語: 未来の計画や意図を表す時は、「will + verb」を使います。
I will call you tomorrow.
明日あなたに電話します。
EN: In immigration contexts, it is important to be specific about your length of stay to avoid confusion.
EN: Use 'will' to ask about future plans or arrangements.
日本語: 'will' を使うと、今後の予定や計画について尋ねることができます。
Where will you eat dinner?
どこで夕食を食べる予定ですか?
EN: Immigration officers ask this to ensure you have a planned place to stay, which is a standard security procedure.
EN: Use 'will' + 'base verb' to talk about future plans or intentions.
日本語: 「will」+「動詞の原形」を使って、未来の計画や意図について話します。
I will eat dinner at seven o'clock.
私は7時に夕食を食べる予定です。
EN: In English, 'downtown' is often used as an adverb, so you don't need to say 'in the' downtown. You can just say 'downtown' after the location.
EN: Use 'anything' in questions when asking if something exists, even if you don't know what it is.
日本語: 疑問文で 'anything' を使うと、何が存在するかどうか分からない場合でも、何かあるかを尋ねることができます。
Do you have anything to eat?
何か食べるものはありますか?
EN: In customs, 'declare' refers to the legal requirement to report specific items like food, alcohol, or large sums of cash to avoid fines.
EN: Use 'What does [word] mean?' to ask for the definition of a word you don't understand.
日本語: 分からない単語があるときは、「What does [単語] mean?」を使ってその意味を尋ねます。
What does 'prohibited' mean?
「Prohibited」はどういう意味ですか?
EN: In customs, 'declare' refers to the legal act of informing officials about items you are bringing into the country. It is better to ask for clarification than to make a mistake.
EN: Use 'For example' to introduce specific items that belong to a general group mentioned before.
日本語: 「For example」を使うと、前に述べた大まかなカテゴリーに属する具体的な例を挙げることができます。
I like fruit. For example, apples and bananas.
私はくだものが好きです。例えば、りんごやバナナです。
EN: In customs declarations, 'special items' usually refer to restricted or taxable goods. It is important to be honest to avoid fines.
EN: Use 'some' with positive sentences to talk about an unspecified amount of things you can count (like chocolates) or cannot count (like tea).
日本語: 肯定文で「some」を使うと、不特定のかさを表すことができます。可算名詞(チョコレートなど)にも不可算名詞(紅茶など)にも使えます。
I have some water in my bag.
私のバッグの中に水がいくらか入っています。
EN: When passing through customs, it is important to be honest about food items. Even common snacks like chocolate are worth mentioning if you are unsure of the local rules.
EN: Use 'Those are not' to say that multiple things are not a certain way or are not specific items.
日本語: 「Those are not」を使って、複数のものが「〜ではない」状態であることや、特定のものではないことを表します。
Those are not my keys.
それらは私の鍵ではありません。
EN: In customs declarations, 'fine' means the items are allowed and no further action is needed. 'Prohibited items' refers to things that are legally forbidden from entering a country to protect its environment or economy.
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category of things.
日本語: 特定のリカテゴリー(種類)について具体的な情報を尋ねるときは「What + 名詞」を使います。
What colors do you like?
どの色が好きですか?
EN: In customs and airport contexts, 'prohibited' is a formal word used to describe things you are legally not allowed to bring into a country.
EN: Use 'cannot' to talk about things that are not allowed or are against the rules.
日本語: 「cannot」は、許可されていないことやルール違反であることを表すときに使います。
You cannot smoke in the airport.
空港内でタバコを吸うことはできません。
EN: Most countries have strict rules about bringing food across borders to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. Always check customs regulations before traveling.
EN: Use 'any' in negative sentences to mean 'none at all'. It is often followed by 'of' when referring to a specific group of things.
日本語: 否定文で「any」を使うと、「全く〜ない」という意味になります。特定の一群を指す場合は、直後に「of」を伴うことがよくあります。
I don't have any of the books.
それらの本は一冊も持っていません。
EN: In English, 'I see' is a very common way to show you understand information, similar to 'I understand' but more casual.
EN: Use 'look' + adjective to describe how something appears or seems based on what you see.
日本語: 「look + 形容詞」を使って、見た目の印象や感じられる様子を表現します。
The cake looks delicious.
このケーキは美味しそうに見えます。
EN: In Western culture, service workers (like customs officers or hotel staff) often end interactions with a friendly wish like 'Enjoy your stay' or 'Have a nice day' to show politeness.
EN: Use 'Thank you for + [noun]' to express gratitude for a specific thing or action.
日本語: 「Thank you for + [名詞]」で、具体的な物や行為に対する感謝の気持ちを表します。
Thank you for the gift.
プレゼントをありがとうございます。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, adding 'so much' or 'very much' is a common way to show extra politeness and sincerity, especially after receiving assistance from service staff or strangers.
EN: Use 'Have a + adjective + time' to wish someone a specific kind of experience. It is a common way to say goodbye.
日本語: 「Have a + 形容詞 + time」を使って、相手が素敵な時間を過ごせるよう祈る表現です。定番のお別れの挨拶です。
Have a great day!
良い一日をお過ごしください!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'You are welcome' is the most standard and polite response to 'Thank you' in professional or semi-formal settings like customs or hotels.
EN: Using 'I will' as a short response to a wish or instruction means you agree to do what was suggested (in this case, having a wonderful time).
日本語: 相手の願いや指示に対して「I will」と短く答えると、「承知しました、そのようにします」という同意のニュアンスになります(この会話では「良い時間を過ごします」という意味になります)。
Have a safe trip! - I will.
よい旅を! — ありがとう、そうします。
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to repeat a 'thank you' at the very end of an interaction, especially after receiving help or a service, to show extra politeness.
IPA発音、定義、例文、インタラクティブクイズ付きの重要な単語。
文中での意味: パスポート、国籍を証明するために政府が発行する渡航文書
文中での意味: 目的、意図
文中での意味: 休暇、休み
文中での意味: (税関で)申報する、申告する
文中での意味: 禁止された、法律・規則で制限された
文中での意味: 市街地、中心街
文中での意味: 特別な、特定の
文中での意味: 量、金額
種類タグ、二言語の定義、使い方の説明、例文を含むフレーズ。
The reason why someone is traveling to a specific country.
入国目的
A formal question asking if you are carrying goods that must be taxed or are restricted.
申告するものはありますか?
To remain in a place for a specific duration of time.
滞在する(期間)
To appear satisfactory or acceptable.
問題なさそうです、順調です
To officially state that you are carrying goods that may be subject to tax or legal restrictions when entering a country.
(税関)申告
Specific categories of goods that are legally forbidden from being brought into a country by travelers.
禁制品