Japanese Greetings and Expressions Quiz

Greetings and Farewells

• Konnichiwa - Hello (used during the day)
• Konbanwa - Good evening
• Ohayou - Good Morning
• Sayounara - Goodbye (formal)
• Oyasumi - Good Night (used at bedtime)
• Mata ne - See you later (informal)
• Yoroshiku onegaishimasu - Nice to meet you / Please take care of it (formal introduction)

Basic Expressions

• Arigatou - Thank you
• Sumimasen - Excuse me / I'm sorry
• Onegai shimasu - Please
• Hai - Yes
• Iie - No

Common Questions

• Nani? - What?
• Doko? - Where?
• Itsu? - When?
• Doushite? - Why?
• Dare? - Who?
• Nanji desu ka? - What time is it?
• Dou yatte? - How do you...?
• Dorekurai? - How long / much?

Everyday Vocabulary

• Tabemono - Food
• Nomimono - Drink
• Okane - Money
• Jikan - Time
• Tomodachi - Friend

Useful Phrases

• Wakarimasu - I understand
• Wakarimasen - I don't understand
• Ii desu yo - That’s fine / Okay
• Sugoi - Amazing / Awesome
• Chotto matte - Wait a moment

Directions

• Migi - Right
• Hidari - Left
• Massugu - Straight
• Koko - Here
• Asoko - Over there

Feelings

• Ureshii - Happy
• Sabishii - Lonely
• Tsukareta - Tired
• Tanoshii - Fun

Food and Drink

• Gohan - Rice / Meal
• Sarada - Salad
• Mizu - Water
• Ocha - Tea
• Biiru - Beer

Everyday Actions

• Iku - To go
• Kuru - To come
• Miru - To see / To look
• Kiku - To listen / To ask
• Hanasu - To talk

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

• Suki - Like
• Kirai - Dislike
• Tanoshii - Enjoyable
• Oishii - Delicious

Emotions and Reactions

• Daijoubu - It's okay / I'm fine
• Sugoku - Very
• Hontou ni - Really
• Waa - Wow

Everyday Objects

• Kuruma - Car
• Ie - House
• Mise - Store
• Hon - Book

Basic Adjectives

• Ookii - Big
• Chiisai - Small
• Atarashii - New
• Furui - Old

Common Phrases for Conversation

• Dou omoimasu ka? - What do you think?
• Sou desu ne - I see / That’s right
• Shirimasen - I don't know
• Chotto muzukashii - It's a bit difficult

Asking for Clarification

• Mou ichido itte kudasai - Please say it again.
• Yukkuri hanashite kudasai - Please speak slowly.
• Nan to iimashita ka? - What did you say?

Agreeing and Disagreeing

• Sou omoimasu - I think so.
• Tashika ni - Indeed / Certainly.
• Sou janai - Not really / I don't think so.

Expressing Needs and Wants

• Watashi wa ~ ga hitsuyou desu - I need ~.
• Watashi wa ~ ga hoshii desu - I want ~.
• Tetsudatte kuremasu ka? - Can you help me?

Making Suggestions

• Dou desu ka? - How about...?
• Shitarai to omou - I think you should...

Expressing Preferences

• Kore ga suki desu - I like this.
• Sochira no hou ga ii - That one is better.

Asking for Opinions

• Anata wa dou omoimasu ka? - What do you think?
• Dou kanjimasu ka? - How do you feel about it?

Common Responses

• Wakarimashita - I understand / Got it.
• Ii desu ne - That sounds good.
• Zannen desu ne - That's too bad.

Expressing Surprise or Excitement

• Hontou ni? - Really?
• Waa, sugoi! - Wow, amazing!
• Shinjirarenai - I can't believe it.

Closing a Conversation

• Mata aimashou - Let’s meet again.
• Ja ne - See you!
• Odaiji ni - Take care (when someone is unwell).

Greetings and Farewells

• "Konnichiwa" means "hello" and is used during the day.
• "Konbanwa" means "good evening" and is used after the sun sets.
• "Ohayou" means "good morning" and is used from sunrise until noon.
• "Sayounara" is a formal way of saying "goodbye."
• "Oyasumi" means "good night."
• "Mata ne" is an informal way of saying "see you later."
• "Yoroshiku onegaishimasu" is a polite greeting used when meeting someone for the first time.

Basic Expressions

• "Arigatou" means "thank you."
• "Sumimasen" can be used to express "excuse me" or "I'm sorry."
• "Onegai shimasu" means "please."
• "Hai" means "yes."
• "Iie" means "no."

Common Questions

• "Nani?" means "what?"
• "Doko?" means "where?"
• "Itsu?" means "when?"
• "Doushite?" means "why?"
• "Dare?" means "who?"
• "Nanji desu ka?" means "what time is it?"
• "Dou yatte?" means "how do you...?"
• "Dorekurai?" means "how long/much?"

Everyday Vocabulary

• "Tabemono" means "food."
• "Nomimono" means "drink."
• "Okane" means "money."
• "Jikan" means "time."
• "Tomodachi" means "friend."

Useful Phrases

• "Wakarimasu" means "I understand."
• "Wakarimasen" means "I don't understand."
• "Ii desu yo" means "that's fine/okay."
• "Sugoi" means "amazing/awesome."
• "Chotto matte" means "wait a moment."

Directions

• "Migi" means "right."
• "Hidari" means "left."
• "Massugu" means "straight."
• "Koko" means "here."
• "Asoko" means "over there."

Feelings

• "Ureshii" means "happy."
• "Sabishii" means "lonely."
• "Tsukareta" means "tired."
• "Tanoshii" means "fun."

Food and Drink

• "Gohan" means "rice" or "meal."
• "Sarada" means "salad."
• "Mizu" means "water."
• "Ocha" means "tea."
• "Biiru" means "beer."

Everyday Actions

• "Iku" means "to go."
• "Kuru" means "to come."
• "Miru" means "to see/to look."
• "Kiku" means "to listen/to ask."
• "Hanasu" means "to talk."

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

• "Suki" means "like."
• "Kirai" means "dislike."
• "Tanoshii" means "enjoyable."
• "Oishii" means "delicious."

Emotions and Reactions

• "Daijoubu" means "it's okay/I'm fine."
• "Sugoku" means "very."
• "Hontou ni" means "really."
• "Waa" means "wow."

Everyday Objects

• "Kuruma" means "car."
• "Ie" means "house."
• "Mise" means "store."
• "Hon" means "book."

Basic Adjectives

• "Ookii" means "big."
• "Chiisai" means "small."
• "Atarashii" means "new."
• "Furui" means "old."

Common Phrases for Conversation

• "Dou omoimasu ka?" means "what do you think?"
• "Sou desu ne" means "I see/that's right."
• "Shirimasen" means "I don't know."
• "Chotto muzukashii" means "it's a bit difficult."

Asking for Clarification

• "Mou ichido itte kudasai" means "please say it again."
• "Yukkuri hanashite kudasai" means "please speak slowly."
• "Nan to iimashita ka?" means "what did you say?"

Agreeing and Disagreeing

• "Sou omoimasu" means "I think so."
• "Tashika ni" means "indeed/certainly."
• "Sou janai" means "not really/I don't think so."

Expressing Needs and Wants

• "Watashi wa ~ ga hitsuyou desu" means "I need ~."
• "Watashi wa ~ ga hoshii desu" means "I want ~."
• "Tetsudatte kuremasu ka?" means "can you help me?"

Making Suggestions

• "Dou desu ka?" means "how about...?"
• "Shitarai to omou" means "I think you should..."

Expressing Preferences

• "Kore ga suki desu" means "I like this."
• "Sochira no hou ga ii" means "that one is better."

Asking for Opinions

• "Anata wa dou omoimasu ka?" means "what do you think?"
• "Dou kanjimasu ka?" means "how do you feel about it?"

Common Responses

• "Wakarimashita" means "I understand/got it."
• "Ii desu ne" means "that sounds good."
• "Zannen desu ne" means "that's too bad."

Expressing Surprise or Excitement

• "Hontou ni?" means "really?"
• "Waa, sugoi!" means "wow, amazing!"
• "Shinjirarenai" means "I can't believe it."

Closing a Conversation

• "Mata aimashou" means "let's meet again."
• "Ja ne" means "see you."
• "Odaiji ni" means "take care" (used when someone is unwell).

Greetings and Farewells

• "Konnichiwa" means "hello" and is used during the day.
• "Konbanwa" means "good evening" and is used after sunset.
• "Ohayou" means "good morning" and is used before noon.
• "Sayounara" means "goodbye" and is a formal farewell.
• "Oyasumi" means "good night" and is used before going to sleep.
• "Mata ne" means "see you later" and is a casual farewell.
• "Yoroshiku onegaishimasu" means "nice to meet you" or "please take care of it" and is used in formal introductions or when asking for a favor.

### Basic Expressions

• "Arigatou" means "thank you."
• "Sumimasen" means "excuse me" or "I'm sorry."
• "Onegai shimasu" means "please."
• "Hai" means "yes."
• "Iie" means "no."

Common Questions

• "Nani?" means "what?"
• "Doko?" means "where?"
• "Itsu?" means "when?"
• "Doushite?" means "why?"
• "Dare?" means "who?"
• "Nanji desu ka?" means "what time is it?"

Everyday Vocabulary

• "Tabemono" means "food."
• "Nomimono" means "drink."
• "Okane" means "money."
• "Jikan" means "time."
• "Tomodachi" means "friend."

Useful Phrases

• "Wakarimasu" means "I understand."
• "Wakarimasen" means "I don't understand."
• "Ii desu yo" means "that's fine" or "okay."
• "Sugoi" means "amazing" or "awesome."
• "Chotto matte" means "wait a moment."

Directions

• "Migi" means "right."
• "Hidari" means "left."
• "Massugu" means "straight."
• "Koko" means "here." -""Asoko" means "over there."

Feelings

• "Ureshii" means "happy."
• "Sabishii" means "lonely."
• "Tsukareta" means "tired."
• "Tanoshii" means "fun."

Food and Drink

• "Gohan" means "rice" or "meal."
• "Sarada" means "salad."
• "Mizu" means "water."
• "Ocha" means "tea."
• "Biiru" means "beer."

Everyday Actions

• "Iku" means "to go."
• "Kuru" means "to come."
• "Miru" means "to see" or "to look."
• "Kiku" means "to listen" or "to ask."
• "Hanasu" means "to talk."

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

• "Suki" means "like."
• "Kirai" means "dislike."
• "Tanoshii" means "enjoyable."
• "Oishii" means "delicious."

Emotions and Reactions

• "Daijoubu" means "it's okay" or "I'm fine."
• "Sugoku" means "very."
• "Hontou ni" means "really."
• "Waa" means "wow!"

Everyday Objects

• "Kuruma" means "car."
• "Ie" means "house."
• "Mise" means "store."
• "Hon" means "book."

Basic Adjectives

• "Ookii" means "big."
• "Chiisai" means "small."
• "Atarashii" means "new."
• "Furui" means "old."

Common Phrases for Conversation

• "Dou omoimasu ka?" means "what do you think?"
• "Sou desu ne" means "I see" or "that's right."
• "Shirimasen" means "I don't know."
• "Chotto muzukashii" means "it's a bit difficult."

Asking for Clarification

• "Mou ichido itte kudasai" means "please say it again."
• "Yukkuri hanashite kudasai" means "please speak slowly."
• "Nan to iimashita ka?" means "what did you say?"

Agreeing and Disagreeing

• "Sou omoimasu" means "I think so."
• "Tashika ni" means "indeed" or "certainly."
• "Sou janai" means "not really" or "I don't think so."

Expressing Needs and Wants

• "Watashi wa ~ ga hitsuyou desu" means "I need ~."
• "Watashi wa ~ ga hoshii desu" means "I want ~."
• "Tetsudatte kuremasu ka?" means "Can you help me?"

Making Suggestions

• "Dou desu ka?" means "How about...?"
• "Shitaraii to omou" means "I think you should..."

Expressing Preferences

• "Kore ga suki desu" means "I like this."
• "Sochira no hou ga ii" means "That one is better."

Asking for Opinions

• "Anata wa dou omoimasu ka?" means "What do you think?"
• "Dou kanjimasu ka?" means "How do you feel about it?"

Common Responses

• "Wakarimashita" means "I understand" or "Got it."
• "Ii desu ne" means "That sounds good."
• "Zannen desu ne" means "That's too bad."

Expressing Surprise or Excitement

• "Hontou ni?" means "Really?"
• "Waa, sugoi!" means "Wow, amazing!"
• "Shinjirarenai" means "I can't believe it."

Closing a Conversation

• "Mata aimashou" means "Let's meet again."
• "Ja ne" means "See you!"
• "Odaiji ni" means "Take care" (used when someone is unwell).

Greetings and Farewells

• "konnichiwa" means "Hello"
• "konbanwa" means "Good evening"
• "ohayou" means "Good morning"
• "sayounara" means "Goodbye"

Basic Expressions

• "arigatou" means "Thank you"
• "sumimasen" means "Excuse me" or "I'm sorry"
• "onegai shimasu" means "Please"
• "hai" means "Yes"
• "iie" means "No"

Common Questions

• "nani?" means "What?"
• "doko?" means "Where?"
• "itsu?" means "When?"
• "doushite?" means "Why?"
• "dare?" means "Who?"

Everyday Vocabulary

• "tabemono" means "Food"
• "nomimono" means "Drink"
• "okane" means "Money"
• "jikan" means "Time"
• "tomodachi" means "Friend"
• "gohan" means "Rice" or "Meal"
• "sarada" means "Salad"
• "mizu" means "Water"
• "ocha" means "Tea"
• "biiru" means "Beer"
• "kuruma" means "Car"
• "ie" means "House"
• "mise" means "Store"
• "hon" means "Book"

Useful Phrases

• "wakarimasu" means "I understand"
• "wakarimasen" means "I don’t understand"
• "ii desu yo" means "That’s fine" or "Okay"
• "sugoi" means "Amazing" or "Awesome"
• "chotto matte" means "Wait a moment"
• "dou omoimasu ka?" means "What do you think?"
• "sou desu ne" means "I see" or "That's right"
• "shirimasen" means "I don’t know"
• "chotto muzukashii" means "It’s a bit difficult"

Directions

• "migi" means "Right"
• "hidari" means "Left"
• "massugu" means "Straight"
• "koko" means "Here"
• "asoko" means "Over there"

Feelings

• "ureshii" means "Happy"
• "sabishii" means "Lonely"
• "tsukareta" means "Tired"
• "tanoshii" means "Fun"

Additional Greetings and Farewells

• "oyasumi" means "Good night"
• "mata ne" means "See you later"
• "yoroshiku onegaishimasu" means "Nice to meet you" or "Please take care of it"

More Common Questions

• "nanji desu ka?" means "What time is it?"
• "dou yatte?" means "How do you...?"
• "dorekurai?" means "How long/much?"

Everyday Actions

• "iku" means "To go"
• "kuru" means "To come"
• "miru" means "To see" or "To look"
• "kiku" means "To listen" or "To ask"
• "hanasu" means "To talk"

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

• "suki" means "Like"
• "kirai" means "Dislike"
• "tanoshii" means "Enjoyable"
• "oishii" means "Delicious"

Emotions and Reactions

• "daijoubu" means "It's okay" or "I'm fine"
• "sugoku" means "Very"
• "hontou ni" means "Really"
• "waa" means "Wow"

Basic Adjectives

• "ookii" means "Big"
• "chiisai" means "Small"
• "atarashii" means "New"
• "furui" means "Old"

Asking for Clarification

• "mou ichido itte kudasai" means "Please say it again."
• "yukkuri hanashite kudasai" means "Please speak slowly."
• "nan to iimashita ka?" means "What did you say?"

Agreeing and Disagreeing

• "sou omoimasu" means "I think so."
• "tashika ni" means "Indeed" or "Certainly."
• "sou janai" means "Not really" or "I don’t think so."

Expressing Needs and Wants

• "watashi wa ~ ga hitsuyou desu" means "I need ~."
• "watashi wa ~ ga hoshii desu" means "I want ~."
• "tetsudatte kuremasu ka?" means "Can you help me?"

Making Suggestions

• "dou desu ka?" means "How about...?"
• "shitaraii to omou" means "I think you should..."

Expressing Preferences

• "kore ga suki desu" means "I like this."
• "sochira no hou ga ii" means "That one is better."

Asking for Opinions

• "anata wa dou omoimasu ka?" means "What do you think?"
• "dou kanjimasu ka?" means "How do you feel about it?"

Common Responses

• "wakarimashita" means "I understand" or "Got it."
• "ii desu ne" means "That sounds good."
• "zannen desu ne" means "That's too bad."

Expressing Surprise or Excitement

• "hontou ni?" means "Really?"
• "waa, sugoi!" means "Wow, amazing!"
• "shinjirarenai" means "I can’t believe it."

Closing a Conversation

• "mata aimashou" means "Let’s meet again."
• "ja ne" means "See you!"
• "odaiji ni" means "Take care" when someone is unwell.

Greetings & Farewells

• "Konnichiwa" means hello and is used during the day.
• "Konbanwa" means good evening and is used in the evening.
• "Ohayou" means good morning and is used in the morning.
• "Sayounara" means goodbye and is used in various situations.
• "Oyasumi" means good night and is used when parting for the night.
• "Mata ne" means see you later and is used when you will see someone again soon.
• "Yoroshiku onegaishimasu" is used when meeting someone for the first time and is similar to "nice to meet you" or "please take care."

Basic Expressions

• "Arigatou" means thank you.
• "Sumimasen" has multiple uses, including "excuse me" and "I'm sorry."
• "Onegai shimasu" means "please."
• "Hai" means yes.
• "Iie" means no.

Common Questions

• "Nani?" means what.
• "Doko?" means where.
• "Itsu?" means when.
• "Doushite?" means why.
• "Dare?" means who.
• "Nanji desu ka?" means "What time is it?".
• "Dou yatte?" means "How do you...".
• "Dorekurai?" means "How long/much?".

Everyday Vocabulary

• "Tabemono" means food.
• "Nomimono" means drink.
• "Okane" means money.
• "Jikan" means time.
• "Tomodachi" means friend.
• "Gohan" means rice or meal.
• "Sarada" means salad.
• "Mizu" means water.
• "Ocha" means tea.
• "Biiru" means beer.

Useful Phrases

• "Wakarimasu" means "I understand."
• "Wakarimasen" means "I don't understand."
• "Ii desu yo" means "That's fine" or "Okay."
• "Sugoi" means "amazing" or "awesome."
• "Chotto matte" means "Wait a moment."
• "Dou omoimasu ka?" means "What do you think?".
• "Sou desu ne" means "I see" or "That's right".
• "Shirimasen" means "I don't know".
• "Chotto muzukashii" means "It's a bit difficult".

Directions

• "Migi" means right.
• "Hidari" means left.
• "Massugu" means straight.
• "Koko" means here.
• "Asoko" means over there.

Feelings

• "Ureshii" means happy.
• "Sabishii" means lonely.
• "Tsukareta" means tired.
• "Tanoshii" means fun.

Everyday Actions

• "Iku" means to go.
• "Kuru" means to come.
• "Miru" means to see or to look.
• "Kiku" means to listen or to ask.
• "Hanasu" means to talk.

Expressing Likes & Dislikes

• "Suki" means like.
• "Kirai" means dislike.
• "Tanoshii" means enjoyable.
• "Oishii" means delicious.

Emotions & Reactions

• "Daijoubu" means "It's okay" or "I'm fine."
• "Sugoku" means very.
• "Hontou ni" means really.
• "Waa" means wow.

Everyday Objects

• "Kuruma" means car.
• "Ie" means house.
• "Mise" means store.
• "Hon" means book.

Basic Adjectives

• "Ookii" means big.
• "Chiisai" means small.
• "Atarashii" means new.
• "Furui" means old.

Asking for Clarification

• "Mou ichido itte kudasai" means "Please say it again."
• "Yukkuri hanashite kudasai" means "Please speak slowly."
• "Nan to iimashita ka?" means "What did you say?"

Agreeing and Disagreeing

• "Sou omoimasu" means "I think so."
• "Tashika ni" means "Indeed" or "Certainly."
• "Sou janai" means "Not really" or "I don't think so."

Expressing Needs & Wants

• "Watashi wa ~ ga hitsuyou desu" means "I need ~."
• "Watashi wa ~ ga hoshii desu" means "I want ~."
• "Tetsudatte kuremasu ka?" means "Can you help me?”

Making Suggestions

• "Dou desu ka?" means "How about...?”
• "Shitaraii to omou" means "I think you should...".

Expressing Preferences

• "Kore ga suki desu" means "I like this."
• "Sochira no hou ga ii" means "That one is better."

Asking for Opinions

• "Anata wa dou omoimasu ka?" means "What do you think?".
• "Dou kanjimasu ka?" means "How do you feel about it?"

Common Responses

• "Wakarimashita" means "I understand" or "Got it."
• "Ii desu ne" means "That sounds good."
• "Zannen desu ne" means "That's too bad."

Expressing surprise or excitement

• "Hontou ni?" means "Really?"
• "Waa, sugoi!" means "Wow, amazing!".
• "Shinjirarenai" means "I can't believe it."

Closing a Conversation

• "Mata aimashou" means "Let's meet again."
• "Ja ne" means "See you."
• "Odaiji ni" means "Take care" (when someone is unwell).

Greetings and Farewells

• "Konnichiwa" means hello and is used during the day.
• "Konbanwa" means good evening and is used in the evening.
• "Ohayou" means good morning.
• "Sayounara" means goodbye.
• "Oyasumi" means good night.
• "Mata ne" means see you later.
• "Yoroshiku onegaishimasu" means nice to meet you or please take care of it.

Basic Expressions

• "Arigatou" means thank you.
• "Sumimasen" means excuse me or I'm sorry.
• "Onegai shimasu" means please.
• "Hai" means yes.
• "Iie" means no.

Common Questions

• "Nani?" means what?
• "Doko?" means where?
• "Itsu?" means when?
• "Doushite?" means why?
• "Dare?" means who?
• "Nanji desu ka?" means what time is it?
• "Dou yatte?" means how do you...?
• "Dorekurai?" means how long/much?

Everyday Vocabulary

• "Tabemono" means food.
• "Nomimono" means drink.
• "Okane" means money.
• "Jikan" means time.
• "Tomodachi" means friend.

Useful Phrases

• "Wakarimasu" means I understand.
• "Wakarimasen" means I don't understand.
• "Ii desu yo" means that’s fine or okay.
• "Sugoi" means amazing or awesome.
• "Chotto matte" means wait a moment.

Directions

• "Migi" means right.
• "Hidari" means left.
• "Massugu" means straight.
• "Koko" means here.
• "Asoko" means over there.

Feelings

• "Ureshii" means happy.
• "Sabishii" means lonely.
• "Tsukareta" means tired.
• "Tanoshii" means fun.

Food and Drink

• "Gohan" means rice or meal.
• "Sarada" means salad.
• "Mizu" means water.
• "Ocha" means tea.
• "Biiru" means beer.

Everyday Actions

• "Iku" means to go.
• "Kuru" means to come.
• "Miru" means to see or to look.
• "Kiku" means to listen or to ask.
• "Hanasu" means to talk.

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

• "Suki" means like.
• "Kirai" means dislike.
• "Tanoshii" means enjoyable.
• "Oishii" means delicious.

Emotions and Reactions

• "Daijoubu" means it’s okay or I’m fine.
• "Sugoku" means very.
• "Hontou ni" means really.
• "Waa" means wow.

Everyday Objects

• "Kuruma" means car.
• "Ie" means house.
• "Mise" means store.
• "Hon" means book.

Basic Adjectives

• "Ookii" means big.
• "Chiisai" means small.
• "Atarashii" means new.
• "Furui" means old.

Common Phrases for Conversation

• "Dou omoimasu ka?" means what do you think?
• "Sou desu ne" means I see or that's right.
• "Shirimasen" means I don't know.
• "Chotto muzukashii" means it's a bit difficult.

Asking for Clarification

• "Mou ichido itte kudasai" means please say it again.
• "Yukkuri hanashite kudasai" means please speak slowly.
• "Nan to iimashita ka?" means what did you say?

Agreeing and Disagreeing

• "Sou omoimasu" means I think so.
• "Tashika ni" means indeed or certainly.
• "Sou janai" means not really or I don't think so.

Expressing Needs and Wants

• "Watashi wa ~ ga hitsuyou desu" means I need ~.
• "Watashi wa ~ ga hoshii desu" means I want ~.
• "Tetsudatte kuremasu ka?" means can you help me?

Making Suggestions

• "Dou desu ka?" means how about...?
• "Shitara ii to omou" means I think you should...

Expressing Preferences

• "Kore ga suki desu" means I like this.
• "Sochira no hou ga ii" means that one is better.

Asking for Opinions

• "Anata wa dou omoimasu ka?" means what do you think?
• "Dou kanjimasu ka?" means how do you feel about it?

Common Responses

• "Wakarimashita" means I understand or got it.
• "Ii desu ne" means that sounds good.
• "Zannen desu ne" means that's too bad.

Expressing Surprise or Excitement

• "Hontou ni?" means really?
• "Waa, sugoi!" means wow, amazing!
• "Shinjirarenai" means I can't believe it!

Closing a Conversation

• "Mata aimashou" means let’s meet again.
• "Ja ne" means see you!
• "Odai ji ni" means take care, used when someone is unwell.

Basic Japanese Greetings and Farewells

• "konnichiwa" means "hello" and is used during the day.
• "konbanwa" means "good evening" and is used in the evening.
• "ohayou" means "good morning" and is used in the morning.
• "sayounara" means "goodbye" and is used for a more formal farewell.

Essential Japanese Expressions

• "arigatou" means "thank you."
• "sumimasen" has multiple meanings, including "excuse me," "I'm sorry," and "pardon me."
• "onegai shimasu" means "please."
• "hai" means "yes."
• "iie" means "no."

Common Japanese Questions

• "nani?" means "what?"
• "doko?" means "where?"
• "itsu?" means "when?"
• "doushite?" means "why?"
• "dare?" means "who?"

Everyday Vocabulary

• "tabemono" means "food."
• "nomimono" means "drink."
• "okane" means "money."
• "jikan" means "time."
• "tomodachi" means "friend."

Useful Japanese Phrases

• "wakarimasu" means "I understand."
• "wakarimasen" means "I don't understand."
• "ii desu yo" means "that's fine" or "okay."
• "sugoi" means "amazing" or "awesome."
• "chotto matte" means "wait a moment."

Directions in Japanese

• "migi" means "right."
• "hidari" means "left."
• "massugu" means "straight."
• "koko" means "here."
• "asoko" means "over there."

Expressing Feelings in Japanese

• "ureshii" means "happy."
• "sabishii" means "lonely."
• "tsukareta" means "tired."
• "tanoshii" means "fun."

More Greetings and Farewells

• "oyasumi" means "good night."
• "mata ne" means "see you later."
• "yoroshiku onegaishimasu" means "nice to meet you" or "please take care of it."

Additional Common Questions

• "nanji desu ka?" means "what time is it?"
• "dou yatte?" means "how do you...?", used to ask for instructions or methods.
• "dorekurai?" means "how long/much?", used for asking about duration or quantity.

Food and Drink

• "gohan" means "rice" or "meal."
• "sarada" means "salad."
• "mizu" means "water."
• "ocha" means "tea."
• "biiru" means "beer."

Everyday Actions

• "iku" means "to go."
• "kuru" means "to come."
• "miru" means "to see" or "to look."
• "kiku" means "to listen" or "to ask."
• "hanasu" means "to talk."

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

• "suki" means "like."
• "kirai" means "dislike."
• "tanoshii" means "enjoyable."
• "oishii" means "delicious."

Emotions & Reactions

• "daijoubu" means "it's okay" or "I'm fine."
• "sugoku" means "very."
• "hontou ni" means "really."
• "waa" means "wow."

Everyday Objects

• "kuruma" means "car."
• "ie" means "house."
• "mise" means "store."
• "hon" means "book."

Basic Adjectives

• "ookii" means "big."
• "chiisai" means "small."
• "atarashii" means "new."
• "furui" means "old."

Common Phrases for Conversation

• "dou omoimasu ka?" means "What do you think?"
• "sou desu ne" means "I see" or "that's right."
• "shirimasen" means "I don't know."
• "chotto muzukashii" means "It's a bit difficult."

Asking for Clarification

• "mou ichido itte kudasai" means "Please say it again."
• "yukkuri hanashite kudasai" means "Please speak slowly."
• "nan to iimashita ka?" means "What did you say?"

Agreeing and Disagreeing

• "sou omoimasu" means "I think so."
• "tashika ni" means "Indeed" or "Certainly."
• "sou janai" means "Not really" or "I don't think so."

Expressing Needs and Wants

• "watashi wa ~ ga hitsuyou desu" means "I need ~."
• "watashi wa ~ ga hoshii desu" means "I want ~."
• "tetsudatte kuremasu ka?" means "Can you help me?"

Making Suggestions

• "dou desu ka?" means "How about...?", used to make suggestions.
• "shitaraii to omou" means "I think you should...", used to offer advice.

Expressing Preferences

• "kore ga suki desu" means "I like this."
• "sochira no hou ga ii" means "That one is better."

Asking for Opinions

• "anata wa dou omoimasu ka?" means "What do you think?"
• "dou kanjimasu ka?" means "How do you feel about it?"

Common Responses

• "wakarimashita" means "I understand" or "Got it."
• "ii desu ne" means "That sounds good."
• "zannen desu ne" means "That's too bad."

Expressing Surprise or Excitement

• "hontou ni?" means "Really?"
• "waa, sugoi!" means "Wow, amazing!"
• "shinjirarenai" means "I can't believe it."

Closing a Conversation

• "mata aimashou" means "Let's meet again."
• "ja ne" means " See you!"
• "odaiji ni" means "Take care," used when someone is unwell.

Greetings and Farewells

• "Konnichiwa" means "Hello" and is used throughout the day.
• "Konbanwa" is used to say "Good evening".
• "Ohayou" means "Good morning".
• "Sayounara" translates to "Goodbye" and is a common farewell.
• "Oyasumi" means "Good night".
• "Mata ne" is used to say "See you later".
• "Yoroshiku onegaishimasu" is used to express "Nice to meet you" or "Please take care of it".

Basic Expressions

• "Arigatou" is used to say "Thank you".
• "Sumimasen" is used to say "Excuse me" or "I'm sorry".
• "Onegai shimasu" is used to say "Please".
• "Hai" means "Yes".
• "Iie" means "No".

Common Questions

• "Nani?" means "What?".
• "Doko?" means "Where?".
• "Itsu?" means "When?".
• "Doushite?" means "Why?".
• "Dare?" means "Who?".

Everyday Vocabulary

• "Tabemono" means "Food".
• "Nomimono" means "Drink".
• "Okane" means "Money".
• "Jikan" means "Time".
• "Tomodachi" means "Friend".

Useful Phrases

• "Wakarimasu" means "I understand".
• "Wakarimasen" means "I don't understand".
• "Ii desu yo" means "That's fine" or "Okay".
• "Sugoi" means "Amazing" or "Awesome".
• "Chotto matte" means "Wait a moment".

Directions

• "Migi" means "Right".
• "Hidari" means "Left".
• "Massugu" means "Straight".
• "Koko" means "Here".
• "Asoko" means "Over there".

Feelings

• "Ureshii" means "Happy".
• "Sabishii" means "Lonely".
• "Tsukareta" means "Tired".
• "Tanoshii" means "Fun".

More Common Questions

• "Nanji desu ka?" translates to "What time is it?".
• "Dou yatte?" means "How do you...?".
• "Dorekurai?" means "How long/much?".

Food and Drink

• "Gohan" means "Rice" or "Meal".
• "Sarada" means "Salad".
• "Mizu" means "Water".
• "Ocha" means "Tea".
• "Biiru" means "Beer".

Everyday Actions

• "Iku" means "To go".
• "Kuru" means "To come".
• "Miru" means "To see" or "To look".
• "Kiku" means "To listen" or "To ask" .
• "Hanasu" means "To talk".

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

• "Suki" means "Like".
• "Kirai" means "Dislike".
• "Tanoshii" means "Enjoyable".
• "Oishii" means "Delicious".

Emotions and Reactions

• "Daijoubu" means "It's okay" or "I'm fine".
• "Sugoku" means "Very".
• "Hontou ni" means "Really".
• "Waa" means "Wow".

Everyday Objects

• "Kuruma" means "Car".
• "Ie" means "House".
• "Mise" means "Store".
• "Hon" means "Book".

Basic Adjectives

• "Ookii" means "Big".
• "Chiisai" means "Small".
• "Atarashii" means "New".
• "Furui" means "Old".

Common Phrases for Conversation

• "Dou omoimasu ka?" translates to "What do you think?".
• "Sou desu ne" means "I see" or "That’s right".
• "Shirimasen" means "I don't know".
• "Chotto muzukashii" translates to "It's a bit difficult".

Asking for Clarification

• "Mou ichido itte kudasai" means "Please say it again".
• "Yukkuri hanashite kudasai " means "Please speak slowly".
• "Nan to iimashita ka?" means "What did you say?".

Agreeing and Disagreeing

• "Sou omoimasu" means "I think so".
• "Tashika ni" means "Indeed" or "Certainly".
• "Sou janai" means "Not really" or "I don't think so".

Expressing Needs and Wants

• "Watashi wa ~ ga hitsuyou desu" means "I need ~".
• "Watashi wa ~ ga hoshii desu" means "I want ~".
• "Tetsudatte kuremasu ka?" means "Can you help me?".

Making Suggestions

• "Dou desu ka?" is used to say "How about...?".
• "Shite miru to omou" means "I think you should...".

Expressing Preferences

• "Kore ga suki desu" means "I like this".
• "Sochira no hou ga ii" means "That one is better".

Asking for Opinions

• "Anata wa dou omoimasu ka?" means "What do you think?".
• "Dou kanjimasu ka?" means "How do you feel about it?".

Common Responses

• "Wakarimashita" means "I understand" or "Got it".
• "Ii desu ne" means "That sounds good".
• "Zannen desu ne" means "That’s too bad".

Expressing Surprise or Excitement

• "Hontou ni?" means "Really?".
• "Waa, sugoi!" means "Wow, amazing!".
• "Shinjirarenai" means "I can't believe it".

Closing a Conversation

• "Mata aimashou" means "Let’s meet again".
• "Ja ne" means "See you!".
• "Odaiji ni" is said to someone who is unwell, meaning "Take care".