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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Japanese with Fexingo. I’m Lucas. Luna: And I’m Luna. It is so good to be here again. Lucas: Today we are stepping into a very familiar place. Luna: You mean the convenience store? Lucas: Yes. We have shopped there, bought drinks, even done laundry talks. Luna: Right. But today is about the final step. Lucas: The payment. Let us start with the first phrase. Lucas: Here it is. ここで払います。 Luna: For me, here? At this spot? Lucas: Exactly. You are telling them where you will pay. Lucas: Let me say it slowly. ここで払います。 Luna: ここで払います。 Lucas: Good. Now at normal speed. ここで払います。 Luna: ここで払います。I am ready to pay right here. Lucas: Perfect. Imagine you have your snacks on the counter. Luna: I put them down and I say it. Lucas: Yes. And then the clerk might ask how you want to pay. Luna: Oh. Do I use card or cash? Lucas: Often they do not know until you tell them. Lucas: So here is our second phrase. 現金でお願いします。 Luna: With cash, please. Lucas: Very common. Let us break it down slowly. 現金でお願いします。 Luna: Genkin de onegaishimasu. Lucas: Try it now. 現金でお願いします。 Luna: 現金でお願いします。I will use cash, please. Lucas: That was smooth. Notice how polite it sounds. Luna: It feels respectful. Like I am asking nicely. Lucas: Exactly. Now, sometimes you need proof of purchase. Luna: Like a receipt? For work expenses? Lucas: Yes. Or just to keep track of what you spent. Lucas: Here is our third phrase. 領収書もください。 Luna: Also give me the receipt. Lucas: Let me say it slowly. 領収書もください。 Luna: Ryoushuusho mo kudasai. Lucas: Now try it. 領収書もください。 Luna: 領収書もください。Please also give me the receipt. Lucas: Great job. So let us review the whole flow. Lucas: First, you say you will pay here. ここで払います。 Luna: ここで払います。Then you say cash please. 現金でお願いします。 Lucas: And if you need proof, you add the receipt request. 領収書もください。 Luna: It feels like a complete conversation. Lucas: It is. Let us practice the sequence one more time. Luna: I am ready. ここで払います。 Lucas: Good. Next? 現金でお願いします。 Luna: 現金でお願いします。And finally, 領収書もください。 Lucas: Nailed it. You sound like a local shopper. Luna: Thank you, Lucas. I feel confident now. Lucas: Before we go, I want to share something real. Lucas: We do not run ads on this show. Luna: No interruptions during learning. Lucas: Right. It is kept going by listeners who chip in monthly. Luna: Through buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Lucas: That support covers the servers and the writing. Luna: It helps us keep making these episodes free for everyone. Lucas: If you can, check that link out. Luna: Yeah. It really makes a difference. Lucas: Anyway, let us get back to the phrases. Luna: Wait, we already did the main part. Lucas: True. But repetition helps memory. Lucas: Let us say them all together one last time. Luna: Okay. ここで払います。 Lucas: 現金でお願いします。 Luna: 領収書もください。 Lucas: Excellent. You are doing great work. Luna: I hope you are practicing too. Lucas: Keep repeating these till we chat again. Luna: See you next time. Lucas: Bye for now.