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What are essential everyday Japanese questions I should learn first

日本語学習者のための日常生活に欠かせない質問: What are essential everyday Japanese questions I should learn first
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Here are some essential everyday Japanese questions you should learn first as a beginner, useful in common daily situations:

  • Basic Greetings & Politeness

    • こんにちは (Konnichiwa) - Hello / Good afternoon
    • おはようございます (Ohayou gozaimasu) - Good morning
    • ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu) - Thank you

  • Essential Questions for Interaction

    • お名前は何ですか？(Onamae wa nan desu ka?) - What is your name?
    • お元気ですか？(Ogenki desu ka?) - How are you?
    • これは何ですか？(Kore wa nan desu ka?) - What is this?
    • いくらですか？(Ikura desu ka?) - How much is it?
    • トイレはどこですか？(Toire wa doko desu ka?) - Where is the restroom?
    • 〜へはどうやって行きますか？(～e wa dou yatte ikimasu ka?) - How do I get to ~?
    • わかりますか？(Wakarimasu ka?) - Do you understand?

  • Polite Requests / Help

    • 手伝っていただけますか？(Tetsudatte itadakemasu ka?) - Can you help me?
    • もう一度言ってください (Mou ichido itte kudasai) - Please say it again
    • ゆっくり話してください (Yukkuri hanashite kudasai) - Please speak slowly

These common questions help start conversations, ask for help, and navigate daily life in Japan. Learning basic polite forms like ですか (desu ka?) at the end makes sentences into questions and shows respect, which is very important in Japanese communication.

If you want, I can provide example phrases or extend this list with more situational questions. This set covers core interactions you will frequently need.

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