Conversational Japanese

How to use polite language in Japanese Basic Keigo You Need to Know in Japan Politeness at its finest! Keigo (敬語) helps you show respect in conversations, whether with clients, elders, or strangers. Remember: 尊敬語 (Sonkeigo): To honor others (e.g., おっしゃいます = “say”). 謙譲語 (Kenjougo): To humble yourself (e.g., 申し上げます …

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6 Ways to say “i’m happy” in Japanese お会いできてうれしいです。 Oaidekite ureshii desu. I am pleased to meet you. 私はとてもうれしいです。 Watashi wa totemo ureshii desu. I am very happy. 私は幸せです。 Watashi wa shiawase desu. I’m happy. お幸せに！ Oshiawaseni! I wish you every happiness! Related Post: Personal pronouns and demonstrative pronouns in …

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Useful Japanese Phrases to Use when Shopping 1. 〇〇はどこにありますか？(〇〇 wa doko ni arimasuka?) : where can I find 〇〇? 2. これはいくらですか？(Kore wa ikura desuka?) : How much is this? 3.  他の色はありますか？ (Hoka no iro wa arimasu ka?) : Do you have it in another color? 4.  〇〇サイズはありますか？ (〇〇 saizu wa …

How to say eat & drink in Japanese? 1. 二人 用のテーブルをお願いします (futari you no teeburu o onegai shimasu) : A table for two, please You can also replace futari with the number of people who you need to have seated: one — hitori (一人) three — sannin (三人) four — …

How to ask for directions in Japanese 1. … はどこですか？ (…wa doko desu ka?) : Where is the…? 2. 私達がどこにいるのか、地図で教えてください (watashitachi ga doko ni iru no ka, chizu de oshiete kudasai) : Can you please show me where we are on the map? 3. 近いですか？(chikai desu ka?) : Is it …

9 ways to say hello in Japanese In this lesson we will learn about greetings in Japanese. Related Post: 20 Basic Japanese greetings 100 Most Common Japanese Conversation

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