Essential Japanese Words and Phrases for Everyday Use262

Greetings and Introductions- Konnichiwa: Hello
- Sayonara: Goodbye
- Hajimemashite: Nice to meet you
- Watashi wa [your name] desu: My name is [your name]

Phrases for Communication- Sumimasen: Excuse me
- Arigato gozaimasu: Thank you
- Dozo: Please (when offering something)
- Hai: Yes
- lie: No

Basic Questions and Answers- O namae wa nan desu ka?: What is your name?
- Doitsugo ga hanasemasu ka?: Do you speak German?
- Toiletto wa doko desu ka?: Where is the restroom?
- Ikura desu ka?: How much does it cost?

Numbers- Ichi: One
- Ni: Two
- San: Three
- Yon: Four
- Go: Five

Days of the Week- Getsuyobi: Monday
- Kayobi: Tuesday
- Suiyobi: Wednesday
- Mokuyobi: Thursday
- Kinyobi: Friday
- Doyobi: Saturday
- Nichiyobi: Sunday

Common Nouns- Nihongo: Japanese
- Senpai: Senior
- Kohai: Junior
- sensei: Teacher
- Tanaka-san: Mr./Ms. Tanaka

Adjectives- Kirei: Beautiful
- Oishii: Delicious
- Yasui: Cheap
- Takai: Expensive
- Omoshiroi: Interesting

Verbs- Taberu: To eat
- Nomu: To drink
- Kau: To buy
- Miru: To see
- Kiku: To hear

Prepositions- No: Of
- Ni: To
- Kara: From
- De: At/with
- To: And

Conjunctions- Shi: And
- Keredomo: But
- Dakara: Therefore
- So: So

Polite Expressions- Osoreirimasu: I'm sorry to bother you
- Choudai shimasu: May I have this?
- Gochisosama deshita: Thank you for the meal

Tips for Communication- Be patient and respectful
- Use appropriate body language
- Learn basic phrases and vocabulary
- Immerse yourself in the language
- Don't be afraid to ask for help

2024-12-03

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