Japanese may not be the easiest language in the world to learn, but it is definitely one of the most robust and beautiful languages when it comes to expressing yourself. If you plan on traveling to Japan, it’s important you learn a few phrases to help navigate around. From basic greetings to asking someone directions, picking up on a few key words will make your trip that much more enjoyable.
Countries that speak Japanese:
Good Morning – Ohayō gozaimasu
Good Afternoon – konichiwa
Good Evening – konbanwa
Good Night – oyasumi
Hello – Kon’nichiwa
Goodbye – Sayōnara
See You Later – Ittekimasu
How Are You – Ogenkidesuka
Please To Meet You – yoroshiku onegaishimasu
Speaking – moshi moshi
Please – Onegaishimasu
Thank You – Arigatō
You’re Welcome – Dōitashimashite
Cool – Kakkoii
Yes – Hai
No – Bangō
OK – daijoubu
Sorry – sumimasen
Amazing – Sugoi
Do Your Best – Ganbatte
Excuse Me – Sumimasen
Friend – Tomodachi
Happy New Year – Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu
Idiot – Baka
I Don’t Understand – wakarimasen
I Love You – aishiteru
Let’s Eat – itadakimasu
Right Now – Tadaima
Seriously – gachi
You Dropped This – Anata wa kore o otoshimashita