Essential Japanese Words for Everyday Life19

Greetings and Introductions* こんにちは (Konnichiwa): Hello (daytime)
* こんばんは (Konbanwa): Hello (evening)
* おはようございます (Ohayo gozaimasu): Good morning
* ありがとうございます (Arigato gozaimasu): Thank you
* どういたしまして (Doita shimashite): You're welcome
* はじめまして (Hajimemashite): Nice to meet you
* 元気ですか? (Genki desu ka?): How are you?

Basic Verbs* あります (Arimasu): To be (present tense)
* います (Imasu): To be (for people)
* いきます (Ikimasu): To go
* 来ます (Kimasu): To come
* 食べます (Tabemasu): To eat
* 飲みます (Nomimasu): To drink
* 勉強します (Benkyō shimasu): To study

Nouns* 人 (Hito): Person
* 本 (Hon): Book
* 車 (Kuruma): Car
* 家 (Ie): House
* お店 (Mise): Shop
* ごはん (Gohan): Cooked rice
* 水 (Mizu): Water

Adjectives* 大きい (Ōkii): Big
* 小さい (Chiisai): Small
* きれい (Kirei): Beautiful
* 楽しい (Tanoshī): Fun
* 難しい (Muzukashī): Difficult

Adverbs* よく (Yoku): Often
* いつも (Itsumo): Always
* 少し (Sukoshi): A little
* ちょっと (Chotto): Just a bit
* 早く (Hayaku): Quickly

Particles* は (Wa): Subject marker
* が (Ga): Subject marker for emphasis
* の (No): Possessive particle
* を (O): Object marker
* に (Ni): To, at, on

Useful Phrases* すみません (Sumimasen): Excuse me
* お願いします (Onegai shimasu): Please
* もう一度 (Mō ichido): One more time
* トイレはどこですか? (Toire wa doko desu ka?): Where's the bathroom?
* いくらですか? (Ikura desu ka?): How much is it?

Tips for Learning* Use flashcards or spaced repetition apps.
* Immerse yourself in Japanese media such as movies, TV shows, and music.
* Practice speaking and listening with native speakers.
* Don't be afraid to make mistakes.
* Stay consistent with your practice.

2024-11-06

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