Basic Nihongo for Soapland entrance

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Hi guys,

I guess that the questions the soapland's staff ask for testing your Nihongo level is roughly the same...

So can you describe basically how they tested you?

Its can help, may be to practice some sentences before.
 
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In my experience, either they accept gaijins, even, non-nihongo spealkersr or it is "japanese only" whether you speak or not.
However, yes, there may be some that are in the middle..but I never encountered them.

In all instances, basic Nihongo helps to make your experience better, and relaxes the provider when she realises that the gaijin does acctually understand basic Nihongo.
On the other hand, in many other types of shops, you are right in thinking that basic Nihongo helps getting in. I can think of some oppai bars, Hotpoint, for example...
 
I have never been tested at a soapland or any other Fuzoku establishment. I'm glad for it too because my Japanese is conversational at best. Try not to overthink your visits - it will just add stress. When I visit soaplands (not often once a year), I speak as little as possible. There are two things to keep in mind about Fuzoku establishments: (1) They want to make money. (2) They do not want any trouble. People who speak too much CAN be viewed as troublesome (not always). I dont know what race or nationality you are, but I am African American and generally don't have problems getting into soaplands or pinsaros.

Rather then study for a test you may or may not encounter I have two suggestions. (1) I would advise you just to learn phrases that are most relevant to the type of experience you want. (2) Dress as nicely as you can. If you are in an expensive looking suit garnished with tie, cuff links, and perhaps a pocket square. While this may have the unintended consequence of looking wealthy, it will also make you look less like trouble and more like money.

One time a couple years ago, I dressed up just like I described and made my way to a Kinpei I think it was. I caught the attention of a slightly older woman, she approached me under the guise of wanting to practice her English. Long story short, rather then going to the soapland, I went to a love hotel.
 
So can you describe basically how they tested you?

Soapland or not, any place that's OK with non-Japanese but has a language requirement will basically be looking at how comfortable you are speaking Japanese. They're not going to pull out a copy of the grammar portion of the JPLT and score you, they're just going to greet you, and maybe ask a question or two, and see how you respond.

Some places (usually fashion health) will ask you to read the shop rules back to them from the wall, but most only care about oral fluency.
 
I have never been tested at a soapland or any other Fuzoku establishment. I'm glad for it too because my Japanese is conversational at best. Try not to overthink your visits - it will just add stress. When I visit soaplands (not often once a year), I speak as little as possible. There are two things to keep in mind about Fuzoku establishments: (1) They want to make money. (2) They do not want any trouble. People who speak too much CAN be viewed as troublesome (not always). I dont know what race or nationality you are, but I am African American and generally don't have problems getting into soaplands or pinsaros.

Rather then study for a test you may or may not encounter I have two suggestions. (1) I would advise you just to learn phrases that are most relevant to the type of experience you want. (2) Dress as nicely as you can. If you are in an expensive looking suit garnished with tie, cuff links, and perhaps a pocket square. While this may have the unintended consequence of looking wealthy, it will also make you look less like trouble and more like money.

One time a couple years ago, I dressed up just like I described and made my way to a Kinpei I think it was. I caught the attention of a slightly older woman, she approached me under the guise of wanting to practice her English. Long story short, rather then going to the soapland, I went to a love hotel.
Dont worry mate, when i go there its not for having stress, but au contraire i would like to play with my lack of Nihongo!
 
I would advise you just to learn phrases that are most relevant to the type of experience you want. (2) Dress as nicely as you can.

So, if i come a bottle of gin in hands and dressed in tramp, crying "i want to fuck" in Japanese, its no way really? Shit!

Thanks for that 2 advices, i did not think about it :D

you welcome though mate ;)
 
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So, if i come a bottle of gin in hands and dressed in tramp, crying "i want to fuck" in Japanese, its no way really? Shit!

Thanks for that 2 advices, i did not think about it :D

you welcome though mate ;)

You might want to save the sweat talk for the girl. You never know, the tout could misunderstand and oblige hahahaha. Just kidding mostly...