Please / Thank You / Sorry Flashcards
1
Q
ありがとう
A
“Arigatou”; Thank you. (informal)
Used with close relationships (family or friends).
2
Q
ありがとうございます
A
“Arigatou gozaimasu”; Thank you. (formal)
Used with distant relationships; anyone who is older than you or of higher status (e.g. teachers, bosses or elders).
3
Q
どうぞ
A
“Douzo”; Here you go; Please
Used when you’re giving something to someone.
4
Q
すみません
A
“Sumimasen”; Sorry; Excuse me
Used when we want to apologize or to attract someone’s attention.
5
Q
しつれいします / 失礼します
A
“Shitsurei shimasu”; Goodbye; Sorry. (formal)
To say “bye” in formal contexts or to someone who is older or higher in status than us (e.g. our bosses or teachers).
Its literal meaning is “I am doing a rude thing”, and it can also be used to say “sorry”.
