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J-1 Introductions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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? |