Frequently Used Japanese Phrases at Currency Exchange Counters in Japanese Airports

• This article is for reference only as it is merely a translated version of the Japanese article below.
  【海外空港の両替所でよく使う】英語フレーズ集 (Japanese version)

This article introduces commonly used Japanese phrases and situational expressions for interacting at currency exchange counters in Japanese airports.

At Japanese airports, it is common to handle requests such as international money transfers or confirming the details of services in Japanese.

To ensure smooth communication, feel free to make use of the following phrases.

Common Japanese Words Used at Currency Exchange Counters in Japanese Airports

Currency (The form of money used in a specific country or region)

• Tsūka (通貨)

Exchange Rate (The exchange rate when converting one currency to another)

• Ryōgae rēto (両替レート)

Foreign Currency (Currency used in countries or regions outside one’s own)

• Gaika (外貨)

Currency exchange (The act of exchanging one currency for another)

• Ryōgae (両替)

Commission (The fee charged for providing currency exchange services)

• Tesūryō (手数料)

Denomination (The value of a banknote or coin)

• Gakumen (額面)

Banknote / Bill (Paper currency with a specific value)

• Shihei (紙幣)

Coin (Metal currency with a specific value)

• Kōka (硬貨)

Receipt (A document provided as proof of purchase or transaction)

• Ryōshūsho (領収書)

Counter (A place that offers currency exchange services)

• Kauntā (カウンター)

Transaction (Economic activities such as the buying and selling of currency)

• Torihiki (取引)

Currency Exchange Provider (A place that provides currency exchange between different currencies)

• Ryōgaejo (両替所)

Situational Phrases Commonly Used at Currency Exchange Counters in Japanese Airports

Situations to be introduced

1. Asking for the location of a currency exchange counter
2. Inquiring about the exchange rate
3. Stating the currency for exchange
4. Asking about exchange fees
5. Requesting a recount of the exchanged amount
6. Pointing out an error in the transaction
7. Requesting the issuance of a receipt
8. Inquiring about the smallest denomination of bills/coins available for exchange
9. Requesting the exchange of specific banknotes
10. Asking about services other than currency exchange
11. Inquiring about the business hours

1. Asking for the location of a currency exchange counter

Excuse me, could you please tell me where the currency exchange counter is?

• Sumimasen, tsūka ryōgaejo wa doko ni arimasu ka?
  (すみません、通貨両替所はどこにありますか？)

2. Inquiring about the exchange rate

Could you tell me the current exchange rate for USD to EUR?

• Genjiten no beidoru kara yūro e no ryōgae rēto o oshiete itadakemasu ka?
  (現時点の米ドルからユーロへの両替レートを教えていただけますか？)

What’s the exchange rate for JPY to USD today?

• Honjitsu no en kara beidoru e no ryōgae rēto o oshiete itadakemasu ka?
  (本日の円から米ドルへの両替レートを教えていただけますか？)

3. Stating the currency for exchange

I would like to exchange my dollars for yen.

• Doru o en e ryōgae shitai desu.
  (ドルを円へ両替したいです。)

I have Euros that I’d like to exchange for British Pounds.

• Yūro o eipondo e ryōgae shitai desu.
  (ユーロを英ポンドへ両替したいです。)

4. Asking about exchange fees

Is there a service fee for the currency exchange?

• Ryōgae tesūryō wa hassei shimasu ka?
  (両替手数料は発生しますか？)

How much is the commission for exchanging currencies?

• Ryōgae tesūryō wa ikura desu ka?
  (両替手数料はいくらですか？)

5. Requesting a recount of the exchanged amount

Could you please count the money again?

• Mōichido okane o kazoe te itadakemasu ka?
  (もう一度お金を数えていただけますか？)

6. Pointing out an error in the transaction

I think there is a mistake. Could you check again, please?

• Tetsuzuki ni machigai ga aru ka to omoimasu. Mōichido kakunin shite itadakemasu ka?
  (手続きに間違いがあるかと思います。もう一度確認していただけますか？)

7. Requesting the issuance of a receipt

Could I have a receipt, please?

• Ryōshūsho o itadakemasu ka?
  (領収書をいただけますか？)

Please give me a receipt for this transaction.

• Kono torihiki no ryōshūsho o kudasai.
  (この取引の領収書をください。)

8. Inquiring about the smallest denomination of bills/coins available for exchange

What’s the smallest denomination you have?

• Saishō tan’i no shihei o oshiete itadakemasu ka?
  (最小単位の紙幣を教えていただけますか？)

Can I get some small change as well?

• Kōzen mo itadakemasu ka?
  (小銭もいただけますか？)

9. Requesting the exchange of specific banknotes

Could I get this in smaller bills, please?

• Kore o chiisai gakumen no shihei to ryōgae dekimasu ka?
  (これを小さい額面の紙幣と両替できますか？)

Can I have this in notes of 20, please?

• Kore o nijū no shihei to ryōgae dekimasu ka?
  (これを20の紙幣と両替できますか？)

10. Asking about services other than currency exchange

Do you offer cash advance services for credit cards?

• Kurejitto kādo no kyasshingu sābisu wa arimasu ka?
  (クレジットカードのキャッシングサービスはありますか？)

Can I also buy a SIM card here?

• SIM kādo mo koko de kōnyū dekimasu ka?
  (SIMカードもここで購入できますか？)

11. Inquiring about the business hours

What are your operating hours?

• Eigyō jikan wa nanji kara nanji made desu ka?
  (営業時間は何時から何時までですか？)

Are you open 24 hours?

• Nijūyojikan eigyō shiteimasu ka?
  (24時間営業していますか？)

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