
Here are some basic phrases for daily conversations. For those who already have learned Japanese before visiting Japan, please use them as a review.
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Excuse me. (When getting someone's attention)
すみません。
(su-mi-ma-sen.)
How much is this?
いくらですか?
(i-ku-ra des ka?)
I would have this.
これをください。
(ko-re o ku-da-sa-i.)
I understand.
わかりました。
(wa-ka-ri ma-shi-ta.)
I do not understand.
わかりません。
(wa-ka-ri ma-sen.)
Thank you.
ありがとうございました。
(a-ri-ga-tō go-za-i ma-shi-ta.)
Good morning.
おはようございます。
(o-ha-yō go-za-i mas.)
Hello.
こんにちは。
(kon-ni-chi-wa.)
Good evening.
こんばんは。
(kon-ban-wa.)
Good night.
おやすみなさい。
(o-ya-su-mi na-sa-i.)
You are welcome.
どういたしまして。
(do-u i-ta-shi ma-shi-te.)
Nice to meet you.
はじめまして。
(ha-ji-me ma-shi-te.)
I am sorry.
ごめんなさい。
(go-men na-sa-i.)
Goodbye.
さようなら。
(sa-yō na-ra.)
Could you speak a little slower?
もう少しゆっくり話してください。
(mo-u su-ko-shi yuk-ku-ri ha-na-shi-te ku-da-sa-i.)
I want to ….
○○したいのですが。
(…shi-ta-i no des-ga.)
- do shopping
- 買い物(ka-i-mo-no)
- do sightseeing
- 観光(kan-kou)
- visit a specific place to learn something
- 見学(ken-ga-ku)
Do you accept credit cards?
クレジットカードを利用できますか?
(ku-re-jit-to-kā-do o ri-yo-u de-ki mas ka?)
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.
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