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Basic Japanese phrases
The phrases you will use most in Japanese: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
Greetings
| Japanese | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
こんにちは | Kon'nichiwa | Hello |
やあ | Yā | Hi |
おはよう | Ohayō | Good morning |
こんにちは | Kon'nichiwa | Good afternoon |
こんばんは | Konbanwa | Good evening |
おやすみ | Oyasumi | Good night |
さようなら | Sayōnara | Goodbye |
また後で | Mataatode | See you later |
また明日ね | Mata ashitane | See you tomorrow |
ようこそ | Yōkoso | Welcome |
はじめまして | Hajimemashite | Nice to meet you |
Conversation
| Japanese | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
元気ですか？ | Genkidesu ka? | How are you? |
元気です ありがとう | Genkidesu arigatō | I am fine, thank you |
あなたの名前は何ですか？ | Anata no namae wa nanidesu ka? | What is your name? |
私の名前はアンナです | Watashinonamaeha An'nadesu | My name is Anna |
どこの出身ですか？ | Doko no shusshindesu ka? | Where are you from? |
英語を話せますか？ | Eigo o hanasemasu ka? | Do you speak English? |
わかりません | Wakarimasen | I do not understand |
もう一度言ってもらえますか？ | Mō ichido itte moraemasu ka? | Can you repeat that? |
ゆっくり話してください | Yukkurihanashitekudasai | Please speak slowly |
Polite words
| Japanese | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
ありがとう | Arigatō | Thank you |
どうもありがとうございます | Dōmo arigatō gozaimasu | Thank you very much |
どういたしまして | Dōitashimashite | You are welcome |
お願いします | Onegaishimasu | Please |
ごめんなさい | Gomen'nasai | Sorry |
すみません | Sumimasen | Excuse me |
はい | Hai | Yes |
いいえ | Īe | No |
Travel
| Japanese | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
助けて！ | Tasukete! | Help! |
トイレはどこですか？ | Toire wa doko desu ka? | Where is the bathroom? |
これはいくらですか？ | Kore wa ikuradesu ka? | How much is this? |
お会計をお願いします | Okaikei o onegaishimasu | The bill, please |
水が欲しいのですが | Mizu ga hoshī nodesuga | I would like some water |
Feelings & celebrations
| Japanese | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
愛してます | Aishitemasu | I love you |
おめでとう | Omedetō | Congratulations |
お誕生日おめでとう | Otanjōbiomedetō | Happy birthday |
乾杯！ | Kanpai | Cheers! |
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