Greetings

Question 1

Hajimemashite

Answer 1

Nice to meet you

(make sure that the “i” in “mashite” is silent- sounds like “mashte”

Question 2

(name) to moushimasu

Answer 2

I am (name)

My name is (name)

Question 3

Yoroshiku onegai shimasu

Answer 3

Depending on the circumstances, it can mean

• Let’s be nice to each other
• Thank you
• Best regards
• I look forward to working with you

Question 4

Ohayou gozaimasu

Answer 4

Good morning

Question 5

Konnichiwa

Answer 5

Hello/ good afternoon

Question 6

Konbanwa

Answer 6

Good evening

Question 7

Oyasuminasai

Answer 7

Good night

Question 8

Arigatou gozaimasu

Answer 8

Thank you

Question 9

Doumo arigatou gozaimasu

Answer 9

Thank you (but rarely used)