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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