Japanese Language: Common Japanese Words and Expressions101

Japanese is a rich and complex language, with a vast array of words and expressions. For those who are new to learning Japanese, it can be helpful to start with some of the most common words and expressions. This article will provide you with a list of 100 of the most common Japanese words and expressions, along with their pronunciations and meanings. We will also provide some examples of how these words and expressions are used in everyday conversation.

Common Japanese Words

Here is a list of 100 of the most common Japanese words, along with their pronunciations and meanings:
ありがとう (arigatou) - thank you
すみません (sumimasen) - excuse me
はい (hai) - yes
いいえ (iie) - no
おはようございます (ohayou gozaimasu) - good morning
こんにちは (konnichiwa) - good afternoon
こんばんは (konbanwa) - good evening
おやすみなさい (oyasuminasai) - good night
さようなら (sayounara) - goodbye
はじめまして (hajimemashite) - nice to meet you
元気ですか (genki desu ka) - how are you?
私は元気です (watashi wa genki desu) - I am well
お名前は (onamae wa) - what is your name?
私は (watashi wa) - my name is
どちらからいらっしゃいましたか (dochira kara irasshaimashita ka) - where are you from?
日本からです (nippon kara desu) - I am from Japan
お仕事は何ですか (oshigoto wa nan desu ka) - what do you do for a living?
学生です (gakusei desu) - I am a student
会社員です (kaishain desu) - I am a company employee
趣味は何ですか (shumi wa nan desu ka) - what are your hobbies?
読書です (dokusho desu) - I like to read
音楽鑑賞です (ongaku kanshou desu) - I like to listen to music
旅行です (ryokou desu) - I like to travel
おいしいです (oishii desu) - it is delicious
まずいです (mazui desu) - it is not good
高いです (takai desu) - it is expensive
安いです (yasui desu) - it is cheap
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