What are the most common Japanese phrases for beginners
Here are some of the most common Japanese phrases for beginners:
- こんにちは (Konnichiwa) — Hello / Good afternoon
- おはようございます (Ohayou gozaimasu) — Good morning
- こんばんは (Konbanwa) — Good evening
- さようなら (Sayounara) — Goodbye
- ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu) — Thank you
- すみません (Sumimasen) — Excuse me / I’m sorry
- はい (Hai) — Yes
- いいえ (Iie) — No
- お願いします (Onegaishimasu) — Please (requesting)
- わかりました (Wakarimashita) — I understand
- わかりません (Wakarimasen) — I don’t understand
- はじめまして (Hajimemashite) — Nice to meet you
- よろしくお願いします (Yoroshiku onegaishimasu) — Please treat me well (used when meeting someone)
- 元気ですか (Genki desu ka) — How are you?
- はい、元気です (Hai, genki desu) — Yes, I’m fine
These phrases cover basic greetings, polite expressions, and common conversational essentials useful for beginners starting to learn and communicate in Japanese.
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