Here are some useful Japanese phrases. Phrases that you might need to know in Japan.



1. Ohayou (Gozaimasu) /Good morning
2. Konnichiwa /Good afternoon
3. Konbanwa /Good evening
4. Oyasumi (Nasai)/Good night
5. (Domo) Arigatou (Gozaimasu)/Thank you very much
6. Dou Itashimashite/You’re welcome
7. Gomen (Nasai)/I’m sorry
8. Sumimasen/Excuse me, Sorry
9. Daijyoubu (desu)/It’s alright
10. Hajime Mashite/Nice to meet you
11. Watashi wa…/I am…
12. Genki (Desuka)? /How are you? (Are you doing well?)
13. Hai, Genki Desu /Yes, I’m doing well.
14. Anata ha? / How about you?
15. Iie/ No
16. Doumo/Hi, Hey
17. Moshi Moshi/Hello (on the phone only)

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