Pre-Lessons - Vocab: self-intro & greetings Flashcards
Nice to meet you
はじめまして (hajimemashite)
I am _______
My name is _______
____ともうします (____ to moushimasu) *
* One’s own name goes in the blank.
* Note: This form is honorific (very polite).
Thanks (in advance) for your consideration / kindness
よろしくおねがいします *
(yoroshiku onegai shimasu)
Literally, “I request that you are good”.
Good Morning
おはようございます (ohayou gozaimasu)
* Adding “gozaimasu” makes it polite.
Hello
Good Day
Good Afternoon
こんにちは (konnichiwa)
Good Evening
こんばんは (konbanwa)
Good Night
* Like English, when leaving or going to sleep
おやすみなさい (oyasumi nasai) *
Adding “nasai” makes it polite.
Thank You
ありがとうございます (arigatou gozaimasu) *
Adding “gozaimasu” makes it polite.
I’m Going Now *
Said when leaving the house or going on a trip
いってきます (itte kimasu)
Have a Good Day / Trip
* Said by the person staying behind
いってらっしゃい (itte rasshai)
I’m Home
* Said when returning home
ただいま (tada ima)
Welcome Home
* Said by the person who was already home
おかえりなさい (okaeri nasai) *
Adding “nasai” makes it polite