Common Phrases Flashcards
1
Q
こんにちは
A
Hello-The は is pronounced as わ
2
Q
じゃね
A
Goodbye
3
Q
すみません
A
Excuse me
4
Q
ありがとう
A
Thank you-add ございます to make it more formal
5
Q
ごめなさい
A
Sorry-ごめん can be used used, but it is far more casual, and is typically used between family and friends
6
Q
いただきます
A
Use this before a meal, literally meaning “I humbly receive”
7
Q
ごちぞうさでした
A
Used after finishing a meal, literally “It was a feast”
8
Q
いってきます
A
Used when leaving home, literally “I’m going and coming back”
9
Q
いってらっしゃい
A
Used as farewell for someone leaving the house, literally “Go and come back”
10
Q
ただいま
A
Used when returning home
11
Q
御帰りなさい
A
おかえりなさい(welcome home)
12
Q
おやすみなさい
A
Good night
