Japanese Words You Will Use Every Day229

Japanese is a beautiful and complex language, with a rich vocabulary that can be daunting to learners. However, there are a number of Japanese words that you will find yourself using on a daily basis, regardless of your level of proficiency. Here are 1500 of the most common Japanese words, along with their English translations and usage examples.
ありがとう (Arigatou): Thank you
すみません (Sumimasen): Excuse me
おはようございます (Ohayou gozaimasu): Good morning
こんにちは (Konnichiwa): Hello
こんばんは (Konbanwa): Good evening
さようなら (Sayounara): Goodbye
はい (Hai): Yes
いいえ (Iie): No
わかりません (Wakaranai): I don't understand
お願いします (Onegaishimasu): Please
すみません (Sumimasen): Excuse me
ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu): Thank you very much
どういたしまして (Dou itashimashite): You're welcome
お元気ですか? (O genki desu ka?): How are you?
はい、元気です (Hai, genki desu): I'm fine, thank you.
お名前は? (O namae wa?): What's your name?
私は...です (Watashi wa...desu): My name is...
お会いできて嬉しいです (Oai dekite ureshii desu): Nice to meet you.
よろしくお願いします (Yoroshiku onegaishimasu): Nice to meet you too.
どこですか? (Doko desu ka?): Where is it?
そこです (Soko desu): It's there.
いくらですか? (Ikura desu ka?): How much is it?
...円です (...en desu): It's... yen.
ください (Kudasai): Please give me...
お勘定をお願いします (O kanjou wo onegaishimasu): Could I have the bill, please?
ごちそうさまでした (Gochisousama deshita): Thank you for the food.
いただきます (Itadakimasu): I will eat now.
おいしかったです (Oishikatta desu): It was delicious.
...が好きです (...ga suki desu): I like...
...が嫌いです (...ga kirai desu): I don't like...
...ができます (...ga dekimasu): I can...
...ができません (...ga dekimasen): I can't...
...に行きたいです (...ni ikitai desu): I want to go to...
...に行きます (...ni ikimasu): I'm going to...
...から来ました (...kara kimashita): I came from...

These are just a few of the most common Japanese words that you will find yourself using on a daily basis. By learning these words, you will be able to communicate more effectively with Japanese speakers and get the most out of your time in Japan.

2024-11-26

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