Some Basics Japanese Words
BY: Atharv Hatwar
| When you meet or leave someone | ||
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| Hello. | Konnichiwa. | |
Pronounce "n" and "ni" separately. It's like "kon-nichiwa".
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| Good morning. | Ohayō gozaimasu. | |
The last vowel "u" is not clearly pronounced. It's like "gozaimas".
Informal Style: Ohayō.
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| Good evening. | Konbanwa. | |
Used at the beginning of the conversation, not at the end.
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| Good night. | Oyasuminasai. | |
Informal Style: Oyasumi.
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| Goodbye. | Sayōnara. | |
In general, used when people will not see each other for some time.
Informal Style: Sayonara. (short "o" after y).
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| See you. | Dewa mata. | |
| See you tomorrow. | Dewa mata ashita. | |
| See you next week. | Dewa mata raishū. | |
dewa: well, now or so
mata: again
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