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Basic Japanese
Basic Japanese: Here are some basic Japanese words and basic Japanese phrases that you could find very helpful on your travels to Japan. These are very easy to learn basic Japanese words.
For a more detailed list of Japanese words see our Japanese Phrase Book.
- Hello.
- こんにちは。 Konnichiwa. (kon-nee-chee-WAH)
- How are you?
- お元気ですか。 O-genki desu ka? (oh-GEN-kee dess-KAH?)
- Fine, thank you.
- 元気です。 Genki desu. (GEN-kee dess)
- What is your name?
- お名前は何ですか。 O-namae wa nan desu ka? (oh-NAH-mah-eh wah NAHN dess-KAH?)
- My name is ____ .
- 私の名前は ____ です。 Watashi no namae wa ____ desu. (wah-TAH-shee no nah-mah-eh wa ____ dess)
- Nice to meet you.
- 始めまして。 Hajimemashite. (hah-jee-meh-MOSH-teh)
- Please. (request)
- お願いします。 Onegai shimasu. (oh-neh-gigh shee-moss)
- Please. (offer)
- どうぞ。 Dōzo. (DOH-zo)
- Thank you.
- どうもありがとう。 Dōmo arigatō. (doh-moh ah-ree-GAH-toh)
- You're welcome.
- どういたしまして。 Dō itashi mashite. (doh EE-tah-shee mosh-teh)
- Yes.
- はい。 Hai. (HIGH)
- No.
- いいえ。 Iie. (EE-eh)
- Excuse me.
- すみません。 Sumimasen. (soo-mee-mah-sen)
- I'm sorry.
- 御免なさい。 Gomen-nasai. (goh-men-nah-sigh)
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