0 - Greetings

Question 1

おはよう

Answer 1

Good morning (ohayoo)

おはよう is used between family and friends while おはようございます is used with less familiar people

Ohayoo is used before noon, but some people use it in casual settings in the afternoon or even at night when they see their classmates or coworkers for the first time that day

Question 2

おはようございます

Answer 2

Good morning (formal)

(Ohayoo gozaimasu)

おはよう is used between family and friends while おはようございます is used with less familiar people

Question 3

こんにちは

Answer 3

Good afternoon

Konnichiwa

Question 4

こんばんは

Answer 4

Good evening

Konbanwa

Question 5

さようなら

Answer 5

Goodbye (used when you won’t see someone for a long time, not used as often)

(Sayoonara)

Question 6

おやすみなさい

Answer 6

Good night

Oyasumi nasai

Question 7

ありがとう

Answer 7

Thank you

Arigatoo

Question 8

ありがとうございます

Answer 8

Thank you (formal)

Arigatoo gozaimasu

Question 9

すみません

Answer 9

(Excuse me/I’m sorry)

Means (1) “excuse me”, to get another persons attention, (2) “I’m sorry”, to apologize, or (3) “thank you” to show appreciation for what someone has done for you

(Sumimasen)

Question 10

いいえ

Answer 10

No, not at all

Primarily as “no”, but used also like “don’t mention it” or “you’re welcome” with which you point out that one is not required to feel obligated for what you have done for them

(iie)

Question 11

いってきます

Answer 11

Basically “I’m going and coming back”

Used when leaving the house

(Itte kimasu)

Question 12

いってらっしゃい

Answer 12

Basically “go and come back”

Itterasshai

Question 13

ただいま

Answer 13

I’m home

Tadaima

Question 14

おかえりなさい

Answer 14

Welcome home

Okaeri nasai

Question 15

いただきます

Answer 15

Thank you for the meal (said before eating)

Itadakimasu

Question 16

ごちそうさまでした

Answer 16

thank you for the meal (said after eating)

Gochisoosama deshita

Question 17

はじめまして。ほんだあいです。よろしくおねがいします

Answer 17

1. How do you do
2. I am Ai Honda (name)
3. Nice to meet you

Question 18

じゃあ、また

Answer 18

Saying bye to friends, expecting to see each other again fairly soon

(Jaa, mata)

Question 19

しつれいします

Answer 19

Goodbye (used when taking a leave from a professors office for example)

(Shitsureeshimasu)