![]() ![]() They don’t have a strict “definition” but are similar to saying “uh-huh” or “mm-hm” in English. The Japanese use aizuchi ( 相槌 ), which are simple words or gestures that all mean “Yes” to indicate you’re listening. However, the hai is implied and you can leave it off. You can also say hai, sou desu: はい ,そうです - Yes, that’s right. Nihongo de hanashimashou: 日本語で話しましょう - Let’s talk in Japanese Saying Yes This plus a number is all you need to tell the time! For example: In casual situations, saying Ima nanji?: 今何時 will work just fine. Ima nanji desu ka?: 今何時ですか? - What time is it? The main difference being that takusan can function as a noun, adjective or adverb, while ooi is only an adjective. To say something is “no good,” you can just say dame: だめ or dame da: だめ だ -both are casual. You’ll often also hear ii yo: いいよ, especially from women/girls. Suki dewa arimasen: 好きではありません - I don’t like it You can say what you like by adding …ga suki desu: が好きです. If you don’t know how to say your country’s name, say it in English-chances are, people will understand where you mean. Many others are almost identical in Japanese, such as: Amerika: アメリカ - United States of America.Here’s a list of some countries in Japanese: Simply use this to describe what country you’re from. Watashi wa… karakimashita: 私は… から来ました - I’m from… You also use this to say your name:īut this sentence pattern can also be used for any adjectives. This is a longer version of the previous phrase. ![]() It’s easiest for beginners to just think of it as the equivalent of the English word “to be.” Unlike “to be,” desu stays the same regardless of the subject. The more informal version is O namae wa?: おなまえは? - Your name is…? This is a polite way to ask someone for their name. O namae wa nan desu ka?: お名前は何ですか? - What’s your name? Hisashiburi: 久しぶり - It’s been a while Basic Conversation Konnichiwa can be used any time of day as a general greeting, but it’s most commonly used between 11 AM and 5 PM. Konnichiwa: こんにちは - Hello / good afternoon In a workplace, someone greeting a colleague for the first time that day might use this phrase-even if the clock reads 7 PM. Ohayou gozaimasu: おはようございます - Good morning But you can read on for more Japanese phrases and vocabulary for a wider variety of situations. ![]() The phrases above should be enough to get you started. Jaa, mata: じゃあ、また / mata ne: またね - Goodbye, see you later (Download) Quick Reference: Essential JapaneseĪrigatou gozaimasu: ありがとうございます - Thank youĭouitashimashite: どういたしまして - You’re welcome This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that youĬlick here to get a copy.
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