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What are the most common phrases in Japanese?

What are the most common phrases in Japanese?

The following are some essential, must-know phrases when communicating with Japanese people.

  • Ohayou-gozaimasu (おはようございます): Good morning.
  • Kon’nichiwa (こんにちは): Hello (during daytime only)
  • Konbanwa (こんばんは): Good evening/hello (during evening/night)
  • Arigatou gozaimasu (ありがとうございます): Thank you.
  • Hai (はい): Yes.
  • Iie (いいえ): No.

What phrases should I learn in Japanese?

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, then the people you meet at your destination will be thrilled to hear you use these expressions, even if they’re the only ones you know: #1 Konnichiwa (こんにちは) – Hello. #2 Ohayou gozaimasu (おはようございます) – Good morning. #3 Konbanwa (こんばんは) – Good evening.

How do you say no in Japanese?

The exact word for no in Japanese is “いいえ (iie)”, but the Japanese actually use a wide range of expressions to avoid having to use a strong no. For example, they could say chotto that convey the “difficulty” to answer the request.

How can I be polite in Japanese?

Here are ten simple ways to be polite in Japan.

  1. Pour your friend’s drink.
  2. Stand on the correct side.
  3. Keep it down on the train.
  4. Blow your nose in private.
  5. Wash before getting in the onsen.
  6. Socks are for tatami.
  7. Stop for a snack.
  8. Oshibori are for hands.

How do you say sorry in Japanese politely?

One of the most casual and most frequently used words is “gomen” ごめん. You can make it more formal by saying “gomen-nasai” ごめんなさい or more friendly with “gomen-ne” ごめんね. “Warui warui” 悪い悪い or “my bad” is also a very casual way to say sorry.

What are the most commonly used Japanese words?

Let’s start with the basics: 誰 ( dare ): “Who?” 何 ( nani or nan ): “What?” いつ ( itsu ): “When?” どこ ( doko ): “Where?” どうして ( doushite ): “Why?” どう ( dou ): “How?” どちら?( dochira ): “Which?”

What are some useful Japanese phrases?

Probably the first Japanese phrase that you will learn is こんにちは (konnichiwa). It means Hello or Good afternoon. So start saying konnichiwa to your friends. Some of these useful Japanese phrases may seem complicated for beginners. For example there are several meanings for the phrase すみません (sumimasen).

What are some interesting Japanese words?

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    • What are the basic words in Japanese?

    Basic Japanese Words and Phrases for All Situations ありがとうございます (Arigatou Gozaimasu: “Thank You”) ごめんなさい (Gomen Nasai: “I’m Sorry”) はい or うん (Hai or Un: “Yes”) いいえ or ううん (Iie or Uun: “No”) 名前は_ (“Namae wa _”: “My name is ___”) _ です。(* desu*: “I am ”) いいですよ。(Ii desu yo: “It’s Good.”) だめです。(Dame desu: “It’s Bad.”)