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J-1 Introductions
Question | Answer |
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Ohayogozaimasu | Good morning! Used until about 10AM. |
Konnichiwa | Hello. A rather informal greeting used from 10AM until sundown. |
Kombanwa | Good Evening |
Sayonara | Good-bye |
Shitsurei shimasu | Good-bye, used on more formal occasions |
Oyasumi nasai | Good night. Said at night before going to bed. When parting at night outside the home. |
Dewa mata./Ja mata. | Well then, said informally when parting from relatives or friends |
Itte rasshai | So long. (lit. "go and come back") Said to members of a household as they leave the house. |
Itte mairimasu | So long. (lit. "[I'm] going and coming back") This is the reply to Itte rasshai. |
Tadaima | I'm back. (lit. "[I have returned] just now.") Said by a person on returning home. |
Okaeri nasai | Welcome home. |
O-genki desu ka? | How are you? (lit. "Are you well?") |
Arigato gazaimasu. Genki desu. Anata wa. | Fine, thank you. And you? |
Omedeto gozaimasu | Congratulations! |
O-daijini | Take care of yourself |
Domo arigato gozaimasu | Thank you very much |
Do itashimashite | You're welcome |
Chotto matte kudasai | Wait just a moment, please. |
Mo ichido onegaishimasu | Once more, please. |
Osakini | Pardon my going first (before you). Said when going ahead of other people after being urged to do so. |
Dozo osakini | Please, go ahead. |
Ki o tsukete | Take care! / Be careful! |
Abunai | Look out! |
Dame desu | Out of the question. / Impossible / No good. |
Gambatte kudasai | Keep your chin up! Said to encourage someone. |
Kore wa nan desu ka? | What is this? |