Conversational Japanese

Learning to say “excuse me” in Japanese is essential, whether you’re traveling, studying, or simply exploring Japanese culture. The phrase can be used in various contexts, and knowing the right one for each situation will make your communication smoother and more polite. 1. すみません (Sumimasen) This is the most common …

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10 Ways to say “Thank you” in Japanese 1. ありがとう — Arigato — Thank you 2. ありがとう ございます — Arigato gozaimasu — Thank you (polite) 3. あざす — Azasu — Thank you (slang) 4. ありがとう ございました — Arigato gozaimashita — Thank you (past tense) 5. サンキュー — Sankyu — Thank …

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Basic but very useful greetings in Japanese 1. おはようございます！ (Ohayou gozaimasu: “Good morning!”) 2. こんにちは! (Konnichiwa: “Hello” or “Good afternoon”) 3. こんばんは! (Konbanwa: “Good evening”) 4. おやすみなさい!(Oyasumi nasai: “Goodnight”) 5. いい天気ですね！(Ii tenki desu ne: “Good weather, huh!”) 6. お元気ですか? (Ogenki desu ka: “How are you?”) It is common to greet …

How to say ‘please’ in Japanese 1. どうぞ (Douzo) “Go ahead, please.” 2. お願いします (Onegaishimasu) Polite “Please!” 3. ください (Kudasai) “Please (give me).” 4. ちょっとお願い (Chotto onegai) Informal “Can I ask a favor?” 5. よろしくお願いします (Yoroshiku onegaishimasu) “Please take care of this.” Let’s learn how to say “please” in Japanese …