Katsudou Pg. 22-23 Expressions (J-E)

Question 1

おはよう（ございます）

ohayou (gozaimasu)

Answer 1

Good morning

Question 2

こんにちは

konnichiwa

Answer 2

Good afternoon / Hello

Question 3

こんばんは

konbanwa

Answer 3

Good evening

Question 4

さようなら

sayounara

Answer 4

Good bye

Question 5

じゃあ、また

jaa, mata

Answer 5

See ya

Question 6

おさきに　しつれいします

osaki ni shitsurei shimasu

Answer 6

Please excuse me

(used when leaving before others)

Question 7

おつかれさまでした

otsukaresama deshita

Answer 7

Thank you for your hard work

(in response to, “osaki ni shitsurei shimasu”)

Question 8

• すみません。sumimasen.
• いいえ。iie.

Answer 8

• Excuse me.
• No, (it’s nothing).

(Common dialogue heard when accepting things or apologizing.)

Question 9

ありがとう（ございます）

arigatou (gozaimasu)

Answer 9

Thank you (very much)

Question 10

• すみません！ sumimasen!
• はい。hai.

Answer 10

• Excuse me!
• Yes?

(Commonly heard when trying to get a waitor’s attention in a restaurant.)