Basic Japanese Phrases
Hai. Yes.
Iie. No.
O-negai shimasu. Please.
Arigatau. Thank you.
Dau itashimashite. You're welcome.
Sumimasen. Excuse me.
Gomennasai. I am sorry.
Ohayao gozaimasu. Good morning.
Konbanwa. Good evening.
O-yasumi nasai. Good night.
Japanese Phrases for Meeting and Greeting
Eigo o hanasemasu ka. Do you speak English?
Koko ni eigo o hanaseru hito wa imasu ka.Does anyone here speak English?
Watashi wa nihongo ga sukoshi shika hanasemasen. I only speak a little Japanese.
O-namae wa nan desu ka. What is your name?
Watashi no namae wa Kaori desu. My name is Kaorii.
O-genki desu ka. How are you?
Genki desu. I'm fine. Thank you.
Wakarimasen. I don't understand.
Nani o iimashita ka. What did you say?
Motto yukkuri hanashite kudasai. Can you speak more slowly?
Yoku wakarimasu. I understand you perfectly.