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Osaka konbini guide – HearSay Japanese A1
Master essential Japanese ingredients and local Kansai flavors on the go. Practice listening and speaking as you explore Osaka's vibrant convenience stores.
Lessons Osaka dashi and kelp Learn the foundational flavor of Osaka's soup stock, dashi, made from kelp, and how to spot it in the konbini.
Vocabulary こんぶ (kelp) だし (soup stock) おいしい (delicious) これ (this) Objectives Identify kelp-based ingredients on food packaging Express that a food item tastes delicious Choosing the perfect onigiri Explore the rice ball shelf and decode the labels for classic fillings like salmon and pickled plum.
Vocabulary おにぎり (rice ball) さけ (salmon) のり (seaweed) うめ (pickled plum) Objectives Ask for a specific onigiri filling Read basic rice ball labels at the konbini The hot snack counter Head to the registers to order crispy hot chicken and learn the words for meats.
Vocabulary とりにく (chicken) にく (meat) あつい (hot) ひとつ (one item) Objectives Order a hot snack from the counter Identify different meat options in the display case Street food inspired snacks Discover local Osaka-style chips and snacks infused with octopus and savory sauces.
Vocabulary たこ (octopus) ねぎ (green onion) ソース (sauce) おかし (snack) Objectives Identify takoyaki-flavored snacks in the snack aisle Describe basic toppings like green onion and sauce Refreshing drinks and tea Quench your thirst by navigating the beverage section to find the perfect tea or water.
Vocabulary おちゃ (tea) みず (water) つめたい (cold) あまい (sweet) Objectives Distinguish between sweet and unsweetened drinks Choose a cold beverage from the cooler Bento box proteins Scan the bento shelves to identify essential proteins like pork, egg, and fish.
Vocabulary べんとう (box meal) たまご (egg) ぶたにく (pork) さかな (fish) Objectives Recognize protein ingredients in lunch boxes Select a balanced bento based on its contents Sweet convenience store treats Finish your food tour with a look at the bakery section to find sweet breads and desserts.
Vocabulary ぎゅうにゅう (milk) ぱん (bread) あんこ (red bean paste) さとう (sugar) Objectives Read labels for sweet bakery items and desserts Identify common dessert ingredients like red bean and milk 
