Learn Japanese Language
The Japanese writing system consists of two phonetic alphabets hiragana and katakana, and Kanji (Chinese characters).
Roman letters (A-Z) are also used, they are called Romaji.

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Basic Interaction Japanese

Basic Greetings Japanese

Basic Departure Japanese

Please
どうぞ (Dōzo.)

Thank you
ありがとう (Arigatō.)

You are welcome
どういたしまして (Dō itashimashite.)

Yes
はい (Hai)

No
いいえ (Iie)

Excuse me
すみません (Sumimasen.)

Hello.
こんにちは (Konnichi wa)

Good morning.
おはようございます (Ohayō gozaimasu.)

Good evening.
>こんばんは (konban wa)

How are you?
お元気ですか (O-genki desu ka?)

Fine, thank you.
元気です。ありがとう (Genki desu. Arigatō.)

What is your name?
お名前は何ですか (O-namae wa nan desu ka? )

My name is ____ . [very formal]
私の名前は ____ です (Watashi no namae wa ____ desu. )

I'm ____ . [informal]
____ です ( ____ desu. )

Nice to meet you.
始めまして (Hajimemashite. )

Goodbye. (long-term)
さようなら。 (Sayōnara )


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