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Greetings
Basic Greetings & Introductions
Master the essential phrases for every Japanese conversation. Click any phrase to hear it!
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おはようございます
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Ohayou gozaimasu
Good morning (formal)
Used until around 10am
おはよう
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Ohayou
Good morning (casual)
With friends and family
こんにちは
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Konnichiwa
Hello / Good afternoon
Daytime greeting
こんばんは
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Konbanwa
Good evening
Evening greeting
おやすみなさい
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Oyasumi nasai
Good night (formal)
Before going to sleep
さようなら
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Sayounara
Goodbye (permanent)
When parting for a long time
じゃあね
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Jaa ne
See you / Bye (casual)
Common casual goodbye
ありがとうございます
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Arigatou gozaimasu
Thank you (formal)
In most situations
ありがとう
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Arigatou
Thanks (casual)
With friends
すみません
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Sumimasen
Excuse me / Sorry
Getting attention, apologizing
ごめんなさい
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Gomen nasai
I'm sorry
Apologizing sincerely
はじめまして
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Hajimemashite
Nice to meet you
First meeting only
よろしくおねがいします
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Yoroshiku onegaishimasu
Please treat me well
After introducing yourself