Is this medicine allowed in Japan? in Japanese
この薬は日本で使えますか
In kana only: このくすりはにほんでつかえますか
kono kusuri wa nihon de tsukaemasu ka
What it literally says
as for this medicine, can it be used in Japan
Japanese politeness is mostly built out of phrases that stopped being literal a long time ago. Knowing what is underneath is the difference between repeating a sound and knowing what you said.
When to use it
Japan restricts some common cold and painkiller ingredients. Check with a consulate before you travel, not on arrival.
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