Konnichiwa. Flashcards
おはようございます。
Good Morning (Polite, Modest)
おはよう。
Good Morning (Casual)
こんにちは。
Good Day
こんばんは。
Good Evening
おやすみなさい。
Good Night (Polite)
- Before going home after a day out.
- Before going to bed.
おやすみ。
Good Night (Casual)
- Before going home after a day out.
- Before going to bed.
さようなら。
Goodbye
-Long term.
じゃあ, また。
See you again.
-Jaa, mata [when].
またね。
See you.(Casual)
- Matane [name].
- Matane [time]. (knowing when you’ll see them again)
おさか に しつれいします。
(Sorry) I’m leaving before you. (Polite)
-Workplace.
おつかれさまでした。
Thank you for your hard work. (Polite)
- Workplace.
- When leaving together.
- When they leave earlier.
おつかれ。
Thank you for your hard work. (Casual)
-Same age group.
ありがとう ございます。
Thank you. (Big thing that someone did)
-Person can respond with いいえ (no/no problem).
ありがとう。
Thank you. (Casual)
すみません。
Sorry, thank you.
[Response: いいえ (no problem)]
OR
Apology. (for example, being late)
[Response: いいえ (it’s okay)]
OR
Excuse me. (for example, calling a waiter)
[Response: はい (yes)]