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Japanese Lesson 1
Meeting people
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ohayo gozaimasu. | Good morning. |
| Konnichiwa. | Hello. |
| Kombanwa. | Good evening. |
| Oyasuminasai | Good night. |
| Sayonara | Good-bye. |
| Dewa/Ja mata. | Well then... |
| O-sakini shitsureishimasu. | When leaving before others. |
| Itterasshai. | So long. Said by the one staying home. |
| Ittekimasu. | So long. Said by the one leaving. |
| Tadaima. | I'm home. |
| Okaerinasai. | Welcome home. |
| Itadakimasu. | Said before eating a meal. |
| Gochisosama deshita. | Said after eating a meal. |
| Omedeto Gozaimasu. | Congratulations. |
| Domo Arigato Gozaimasu. | Thanks you. |
| Do itashimashite. | You're welcome. |
| Sumimasen. | Sorry. |
| Chotto matte kudasai. | Wait a moment please. |
| Mo ichi-do onegaishimasu. | Once more please. |
| Dozo o-sakini. | Please, go ahead. |
| Ki o tsukete. | Take care. |
| O-daijini. | Take care (used towards ill or injured). |