Japanese Greetings and Common Expressions

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What is the correct Japanese expression for 'Good evening'?

Konnichiwa

Ohayou gozaimasu

Sayounara

Konbanwa (correct)

Which expression would you use to thank someone very much?

Ogenki desu ka

Hajimemashite

Dou itashimashite

Doumo arigatou gozaimasu (correct)

How would you politely ask someone to 'please wait for a while' in Japanese?

Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu

Gambatte kudasai

Ogenki desu ka

Chotto matte kudasai (correct)

What is the appropriate response when someone asks, 'Are you all right?'

Hai, daijoubu desu Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase means 'Please do your best' in Japanese?

Gambatte kudasai Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Itte kimasu' mean in English?

I am going and coming back Signup and view all the answers

Which expression would you use when you arrive home?

Tadaima Signup and view all the answers

How do you say 'Goodbye' in Japanese?

Sayounara Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following means 'Excuse me' in Japanese?

Shitsurei shimasu Signup and view all the answers

Which expression means 'Thanks for your hard work' in Japanese?

Otsukaresama deshita Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Gochisousama deshita' signify in a dining context?

Thank you for the meal Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase is used to ask if someone is well or fine?

Ogenki desu ka Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate response to 'Omedetou gozaimasu'?

Doumo arigatou gozaimasu Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phrases indicates you are leaving but will return?

Itte kimasu Signup and view all the answers

Which expression is used as a greeting when first meeting someone?

Hajimemashite Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'Chotto matte kudasai' request?

Please wait for a while Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a phrase for expressing sorrow?

Gomen Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct phrase for addressing someone after you arrive home?

Tadaima Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Greetings and Common Expressions

Ohayou gozaimasu - Good morning
Konnichiwa - Good afternoon/ Hello
Konbanwa - Good evening
Oyasumi nasai - Good night
Sayounara - Goodbye
Ja mata/ Dewa mata - Byebye/ see you then
Ogenki desu ka - How are you?
Hai, genki desu - Yes, I am fine
Doumo arigatou gozaimasu - Thank you very much
Dou itashimashite - You're welcome
Hajimemashite - How do you do?
Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu - Pleased to meet you
Kochira koso yoroshiku - Pleased to meet you too
Gambatte kudasai - Please do your best/ good luck
Hai, gambarimasu - Yes, I will do my best
Otanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu - Happy birthday
Itadakimasu - I accept this food (said before eating)
Gochisousama deshita - Thanks for the meal (said after eating)
Douzo - Here you are
Doumo - Thanks
Osakini shitsurei shimasu - I'll go ahead (polite way to excuse oneself)
Otsukaresama deshita - Thanks for your hardwork (polite way of thanking someone for their work)
Ki wo tsukete kudasai - Please take care
Doumo sumimasen - I am sorry
Sumimasen - I am sorry (more informal)
Gomen nasai - plain style sorry
Gomen - Sorry (even more informal than Gomen nasai)
Chotto matte kudasai - Please wait for a while
Itte kimasu - So long/ I am going and coming back (said when leaving a house)
Itte rasshai - So long/Please go and come back (said to someone who is leaving)
Tadaima - I am home/ I am back (said when coming home)
Okaeri nasai - Welcome home/ Welcome back (said to someone who has come home)
Gomen kudasai - Anybody home?
Irasshai - Welcome
Shitsurei shimasu - Excuse me
Daijoubu desu ka - Are you all right? Is it all right?
Hai, daijoubu desu - Yes, I am all right/ It is all right
Omedetou gozaimasu - Congratulations

Common Japanese Greetings and Expressions

Ohayou gozaimasu - Good morning
Konnichiwa - Good afternoon/ Hello
Konbanwa - Good evening
Oyasumi nasai - Good night
Sayounara - Goodbye
Ja mata/ Dewa mata - Byebye/ see you then
Ogenki desu ka - How are you?
Hai, genki desu - Yes, I am fine
Doumo arigatou gozaimasu - Thank you very much
Dou itashimashite - You’re welcome
Hajimemashite - How do you do?
Douzo yoroshiku onegaishimasu - pleased to meet you
Kochira koso yoroshiku- Pleased to meet you too
Gambatte kudasai - Please do your best/ good luck
Hai, gambarimasu - Yes, I will do my best
Otanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu - Happy birthday
Itadakimasu - I accept this food (said before eating)
Gochisousama deshita - Thanks for the meal (said after eating)
Douzo - Here you are
Doumo - thanks
Osakini shitsurei shimasu - I’ll go ahead (said when leaving before someone else)
Otsukaresama deshita - Thanks for your hardwork (said to someone who has been working hard)
Ki wo tsukete kudasai - Please take care
Doumo sumimasen - I am sorry
Sumimasen - Sorry (more casual)
Gomen nasai - plain style sorry
Gomen - Sorry (very casual)
Chotto matte kudasai - Please wait for a while
Itte kimasu - So long/ I am going and coming back (said when leaving)
Itte rasshai - So long/Please go and come back (said to someone leaving)
Tadaima - I am home/ I am back (said when arriving home)
Okaeri nasai - Welcome home/ Welcome back (said to someone arriving home)
Gomen kudasai - Anybody home?
Irasshai - Welcome
Shitsurei shimasu - Excuse me
Daijoubu desu ka - Are you all right? Is it all right?
Hai, daijoubu desu - Yes, I am all right./ It is all right.
Omedetou gozaimasu - Congratulations

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Test your knowledge of essential Japanese greetings and phrases. This quiz covers common expressions used in everyday conversations, making it perfect for beginners in the Japanese language. Challenge yourself and see how well you can recognize these useful phrases!