Useful daily expressions
Ohayougozaimasu = good morning. おはようございます Ohayougozaimasu = good morning.
Konnichiwa = hello/good afternoon. こんにちは Konnichiwa = hello/good afternoon.
Konbanwa = good evening. こんばんは Konbanwa = good evening.
Oyasuminasai = good night. おやすみなさい Oyasuminasai = good night.
では、また OR じゃ、また Dewa mata OR Jya mata = see you later.
さようなら Sayounara = good bye.
Itadakimasu = let’s eat. いただきます Itadakimasu = let’s eat.
Gochisousama deshita = thank you for the meal. ごちそうさまでした Gochisousama deshita = thank you for the meal.
Omedetou gozaimasu = congratulations. おめでとう ございます Omedetou gozaimasu = congratulations.
Doumo arigatou gozaimasu どうも ありがとう ございます Doumo arigatou gozaimasu
Douitashimashite = you’re welcome. どういたしまして Douitashimashite = you’re welcome.
すみません Sumimasen = excuse me.
ごめんなさい Gomennasai = I’m sorry.
Chotto matte kudasai = 1 moment please. ちょっと まって ください Chotto matte kudasai = 1 moment please.
Mou ichido onegaishimasu = please say that again. もう いちど おねがいします Mou ichido onegaishimasu = please say that again.
Douzo osakini= after you. どうぞ おさきに Douzo osakini= after you.
Ki o tsukete = be careful. き を つけて Ki o tsukete = be careful.
おだいじに Odaijini = take care.