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      • Useful Japanese Phrases for Beginning Speakers: Greetings, Goodbyes, and Polite Exchanges

      Useful Japanese Phrases for Beginning Speakers: Greetings, Goodbyes, and Polite Exchanges

      • Date August 3, 2016
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      This week we’re going to provide some useful phrases for entry-level Japanese language learners. Each phrase is presented in its original Japanese characters, followed by a romaji transliteration in parenthesis. Phrases are grouped by the situations in which they are used.

       

      If you’re struggling with basic phrases or any other facet of the Japanese language, you can contact the Language Island in Atlanta. Our highly-qualified teachers offer classes that are custom-tailored to your individual needs.

       

      Greetings

      今日は (konnichiwa) – a generic greeting

      おっす (ossu) – a greeting used only between close male friends

      もしもし (moshi moshi) – a greeting used for answering the telephone

       おはようございます (ohayō gozaimasu), おはよう (ohayō) – good morning

      こんにちは [今日は] (konnichiwa) – good afternoon

      こんばんは (konbanwa) – good evening

       

      Goodbyes

      さようなら (sayōnara), いって来ます (ittekimasu) – used when you are leaving

      いってらっしゃい (itterasshai) – used when the other party is leaving

      じゃあまたね (jā mata ne) – see you later

      また会いましょう!(mata aimashou) – see you again!

       

      Polite Exchanges

      お元気ですか? (o genki desu ka?) – How are you?

      はい、元気です。あなたは? (hai, genki desu. anata wa?) – I am fine. How are you?

      お蔭様で元気です (o kagesama de genki desu) – I’m very well. Thank you for asking.

      はい (hai) – yes

      いいえ (iie) – no

      お願いします (onegai shimasu) – please

      どうぞ (dozo) – please, go ahead, after you

      ありがとう (arigatou) – thank you

      どういたしまして (dō itashimashite) – you’re welcome

      結構です (kekkou desu) – no thank you

      お世話になりました (o sewa ni narimashita) – thank you for everything

      ちょっと待ってください (chotto matte kudasai) – one moment, please

      失礼します (shitsurei shimasu) – excuse me, pardon me

      お邪魔します (o jama shimasu) – sorry to bother you (a customary saying when entering a house)

      乾杯 ! (kanpai!) – Cheers!

      頂きます(itadakimasu) – a customary thank you said before eating a meal

      ごちそうさまでした (gochiso sama deshita) – said after finishing a meal

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