Expressions
| When you meet or leave someone | ||
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| Hello. | Konnichiwa. | |
| Good morning. | Ohayō gozaimasu. | |
| Good evening. | Konbanwa. | |
| Good night. | Oyasuminasai. | |
| Informal: Oyasumi. | ||
| Goodbye. | Sayōnara. | |
| See you. | Dewa mata. | |
| See you tomorrow. | Dewa mata ashita. | |
| See you next week. | Dewa mata raishū. | |
| dewa: well, now or so mata: again |
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| When you thank or apologize to someone | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thank you. | Arigatō gozaimasu. | |
| Thank you very much. | Dōmo arigatō gozaimasu. | |
| Thank you. (past) | Arigatō gozaimashita. | |
| Thanks. | Dōmo. | |
Dōmo arigatō gozaimasu.: To emphasize. Arigatō gozaimashita.: To thank for something in the past. Dōmo.: To thank for a small favor. Informal: Arigatō. |
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| You're welcome. | Dōitashimashite. | |
| Don't mention it. | Iie. | |
| Iie. (literally means "No.") also can be used with the rising accent if it's not a big deal. | ||
| Excuse me. | Sumimasen. | |
| Yes. | Hai. | |
| Used when you talk to someone, and to apologize for small faults (Sorry.). Hai. (Yes.) can be used to answer someone's call. |
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| I'm sorry. | Gomennasai. | |
| I'm sorry. | Dōmo sumimasen. | |
| Don't be sorry. | Iie. | |
| Dōmo sumimasen. is also used. It sounds more polite. As a response, Iie. can be used if it's not a big deal. |
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| When you start or finish eating | ||
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| (before eating) | Itadakimasu. | |
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