KaiwaGoBargaining in Japanese
18 Japanese phrases for bargaining, for example 高いですね (That's expensive, isn't it?).
Bargaining is rare in Japanese shops with price tags, but it happens at flea markets, electronics stores and when buying in bulk. These phrases help you ask for a discount politely.
Hands-free listening
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| Japanese | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|
| もう少し安くしてくれませんか | Could you make it a little cheaper? | |
| かけねは五千円だが、四千八百円までまけてくれるかもしれない | The asking price is 5,000 yen, but they might come down to 4,800 yen. | |
| 高いですね | That's expensive, isn't it? | |
| お値段はもう少し安くしてもらえると思いますが | Could you lower the price a little for me? | |
| これは私が予想したより高い | This is more expensive than I thought. | |
| どれぐらい割り引いてくれますか | How much of a discount can you give me? | |
| 五割引きにします | I'll give you 50% off. | |
| 一割の値引きでさしあげましょう | I'll give you 10% off. | |
| お釣りです。どうぞ | Here is your change. Please take it. | |
| 私にとっては高すぎます | It's too expensive for me. | |
| ちょっと高いです | It's a little expensive. | |
| いくらぐらい払うことになりますか | About how much will I have to pay? | |
| この値段をもうちょっと割引してくれませんか | Could you give me a little discount on this price? | |
| 二割引きにしてあげましょう | I'll give you 20% off. | |
| もう少し安ければいいですね | It would be great if it were a little cheaper. | |
| ～を見せてください | please show me (~) | |
| ～をください ~wokudasai | I'll take (~) | |
| クレジットカードで払ってもいいですか。 | Can I pay by credit card? |
Usage notes
- 安くしてもらえませんか (could you make it cheaper?) is polite and natural.
- Ask for a discount with a smile; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
- In chain stores and supermarkets prices are fixed, so do not bargain.
FAQ
Can you bargain in Japan?
Rarely. Prices are fixed in supermarkets, convenience stores and chain shops. Bargaining is possible at flea markets, some electronics stores and when buying several items.
How do you ask for a discount in Japanese?
安くしてもらえませんか (yasuku shite moraemasen ka) – could you make it a little cheaper? もう少し安くなりませんか is another polite way.