Lesson Time! Basic Japanese Phrases!

Hmm, decided to post something different and more useful this time. For those interested in learning some basic japanese phrases, do read on!

Basic Japanese Phrases (Part I)

~san : usually used for people whom you are not really intimate with, similar to Mr/Mrs in the english language. (eg. Kurosaki-san)

namae : name
nan desu ka : what / what is

watashi : I
watashi wa : I am (eg. watashi wa Eva-san desu : I am Eva-san)
watashi no : my/mine

anata : You
anata wa : You are
anata no : Your/Yours (eg. anata no namae wa nan desu ka : What is your name)


[Introduction, Greetings and Stuff]

Hajimemashite. ~san desu. Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu : Hello. I am ~san. Nice to meet you.
(The above phrase is used when meeting someone for the first time.)


Ohayou gozaimasu : Good Morning
Konnichiwa : Hello / Good Afternoon
Konbanwa : Good Evening


Sayonara : Good Bye

(Sayonara is not normally used when leaving your own house. Usually, you would say "Ittekimasu", and others would respond with "Itterasshai", which roughly translates to the english expressions of "I'm going off now", whereby people might respond with "Have a safe trip". Upon reaching back home, you can say "Tadaima" (I'm home) and the appropriate response would be "Okaerinasai", meaning "welcome back".)


Mata ne / Dewa Mata : See ya' / See ya' later
Oyasuminasai : Good Night!
Yoi Yume Wo : Sweet dreams!

asagohan : breakfast
hirugohan : lunch
bangohan : dinner

Isshouni hirugohan wo tabemasen ka : Would you like to eat lunch together ? (You can replace "hirugohan" with either of the other 2 meals)

~ End Of Part I ~



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