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Japanese - Greetings
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Konnichiwa | Hello |
| Ohayo gozaimasu | Good morning |
| Konbanwa | Good evening; used at beginning of conversation, not end. |
| Oyasuminasai | Good night (informal) |
| Sayonara | Goodbye |
| Dewa mata | See you |
| See you tomorrow | Dewa mata ashita |
| Dewa mata raishu | See you next week |
| Arigato gozaimau | Thank you |
| Domo arigato gozaimasu | Thank you very much |
| Arigato gozaimashtita | Thank you (past) |
| Domo | Thanks (for a small favor) |
| Arigato | Thanks (informal) |
| Doitashimashite | You're welcome |
| Lie | Don't mention it |
| Sumimasen | Excuse me |
| Hai | Yes |
| Gomennasai | I'm sorry |
| Domo sumimasen | I'm sorry (polite) |
| Itadakimasu | I accept (the food); used when you start eating as a signal "Let's start", before eating. You can say this to the person who is treating you the meal. |
| Gochisosamadeshita | It was a wonderful feast (after eating); used when you finish eating. You can say this to thank the person who treated you the meal. |
| Iie | No |