Common Japanese Phrases

Are you planning to go Japan?

But first, are you prepared to go to Japan?

One way to prepare is to know the common Japanese phrases that you can use on your visit. And on that note, this article will help you to know the translations of common Japanese phrases in English. These simple phrases might be a big help while you are on your visit.

Let’s start learning!

Let’s start with the simple ones:

ありがとうございます

(arigatougozaimasu)

Thank you

すみません

(sumimasen)

Excuse me.

ごめんなさい

(gomennasai)

I’m sorry.

おはようございます

(ohayougozaimasu)

Good morning

こんばんは

(konbanwa)

Good evening

こんにちは

(konnichiwa)

Hello / Good afternoon

おやすみなさい

(oyasuminasai)

Good night

はい | いいえ

(hai) | (iie)

Yes | No

さようなら

(sayounara)

Goodbye

Next, with the not so simple ones:

わかりません

(wakarimasen)

I don’t understand.

英語を話せますか？

(eigo o hanasemasu ka?)

Can you speak English?

_______ はどこですか？

(______ wa doko desu ka?)

Where is _____ ?

いくらですか？

(ikura desu ka?)

How much is it?

______ はありますか?

( ______ wa arimasu ka?)

Do you have ______?

いらない

(iranai)

I don’t need it.

いらっしゃいませ

(irasshaimase)

Welcome

大丈夫ですか？

(daijoubu desu ka)

Are you OK?

お願いします

(onegaishimasu)

Please

どういたしまして

(douitashimashite)

You’re welcome

ひさしぶり

(hisashiburi)

It’s been a while

じゃあ、また

(jaa, mata)

See you

Now, after reading some of the common Japanese phrases that you can you when you stay and visit Japan, did you remember them?

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