Greetings (Romaji ver.)

Question 1

Ohayoo

Answer 1

Good morning

(casual)

Question 2

Ohayoo gozaimasu

Answer 2

Good morning

(polite)

Question 3

Konnichiwa

Answer 3

Good day / Good afternoon

Often translated as “Hello”, especially in anime but it doesn’t technically mean that.

Question 4

Konbanwa

Answer 4

Good evening

Question 5

Sayoonara

Answer 5

Goodbye

more formal, used for longer goodbyes - in daily use it’s really only used to say goodbye to your teacher.

Question 6

Jaa mata (ne)

Answer 6

Goodbye / See you later

more casual goodbye, used when you expect to see the person again soon - often used between friends.

Question 7

Oyasumi

Answer 7

Good night

(short form)

Question 8

Oyasumi nasai

Answer 8

Good night

(long form)

Question 9

Arigatoo

Answer 9

Thank you

(casual)

Question 10

Arigatoo gozaimasu

Answer 10

Thank you

(formal)

Question 11

Sumimasen

Answer 11

Excuse me / I’m sorry

used to say “sorry” only if you’re apologizing for causing trouble (ex: bumping into someone). can also be used to show appreciation for what someone has done for you.

Question 12

Iie

Answer 12

No

also used to express “you’re welcome” or “don’t mention it” but it doesn’t technically mean that

Question 13

Itte kimasu

Answer 13

I’ll go and come back

this is the literal translation. it’s used similar to saying something like “I’m heading out” or “I’m off” in English

Question 14

Itterasshai

Answer 14

Please go and come back

*this is the literal translation. it’s used similar to saying something like “Have a nice day” or “Come back safe” in English.

Question 15

Tadaima

Answer 15

I’m home

Question 16

Okaeri

Answer 16

Welcome home

(short form, slightly more casual)

Question 17

Okaeri nasai

Answer 17

Welcome home

(long form, slightly more formal)

Question 18

Itadakimasu

Answer 18

Thank you for the meal

(said before eating)

Question 19

Gochisoosame (deshita)

Answer 19

Thank you for the meal

(said after eating)

Question 20

Hajimemashite

Answer 20

How do you do?

Question 21

____ desu

Answer 21

My name is ____ / I’m ____

Question 22

Yoroshiku

Answer 22

Nice to meet you

(casual)

used when meeting people of the same/lower age or social status

Question 23

Yoroshiku onegaishimasu

Answer 23

Nice to meet you

(formal)

a more respectful greeting, used when meeting people who are older or in a position of authority

Question 24

Dooitashimashitte

Answer 24

You’re welcome

this one may or may not be on the quiz