Lesson 1 (useful expressions) Flashcards

1
Q

good morning.

A

おはよう (ございます)

Used until about 10:00 a.m.

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2
Q

Hello.

A

こんにちは

は is pronounced わ. A rather informal greeting used from about 10:00 a.m. until sundown.

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3
Q

Good evening.

A

こんばんは

は is pronounced わ.

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4
Q

Good night.

A

おやすみ(なさい)

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5
Q

Goodbye.

A

さようなら

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6
Q

Well then…

Said informally when parting from relatives or friends.

A

では/じゃ また

は is pronounced わ.

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7
Q

Goodbye.

Said when leaving the office or a meeting before other people.

A

おさきに しつれいします

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8
Q

So long.

(Go and come back.) Said to members of a household as they leave the house. Occasionally it is used at work.

A

いってらっしゃい

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9
Q

So long.

(I’m going and coming back.) This expression forms a pair with いってらっしゃい.

A

いってきます

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10
Q

I’m back.

Said by a person when returning home. Occasionally it is used at work.

A

ただいま

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11
Q

Welcome home.

This expression forms a pair with ただいま. Occasionally it is used at work.

A

おかえり(なさい)

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12
Q

Thank you for the meal.

Said before eating a meal.

A

いただきます

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13
Q

Thank you for the meal

Said after eating a meal.

A

ごちそうさまでした

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14
Q

Congratulations.

A

おめでとう ございます

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15
Q

Thank you very much.

A

どうも ありがとう ございます

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16
Q

You’re welcome.

A

どういたしまして

17
Q

Excuse me. | I’m sorry.

A

すみません

18
Q

Wait just a moment, please.

A

ちょっと まって ください

19
Q

Once more, please.

A

もういちどおねがいします

20
Q

Please, go ahead.

Used, for example, when holding the door for someone.

A

どうぞ おさきに

21
Q

Take care. | Be careful.

A

き を つけて

22
Q

Take care of yourself.

Used toward an ill or injured person.

A

おだいじに