Japanese in a Day


Because most Japanese people don't speak English, you can learn some words on this page! this are basic Japanese words like : hello, how are you, sorry, goodbye etc. i hope that you enjoy this small lessons, and if you want to have more lessons, please have a look at the link area.

English Japanese
Hello Konichiwa
Nice to meet you hajimemashite
My name is ... watashi no namae wa ...
I am from (America) Amerika-jin desu
How are you O genki desu ka
Im fine Genki desu
Thank you Domo arigatou gozaimasu (most formal)
arigatou gozaimasu (formal for talking to other people)
arigatou (used when talking to parents,friends)
Your welcome douitashimashite
Goodbye sayonara
Excuse me sumimasen
I don’t understand wakarimasen


English Japanese
This,that, that(over there) kore,sore,are
What is ? kore/sore/are wa nan desu ka?
Where is the... ?
Where is the Toilet?
Where is the exit? 		... wa doko desu ka
toire wa doko desu ka?
dedoko wa doko desu ka?


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Kansai Ben

Ben means dialect, so Kansai ben is Kansai dialect. It is characterized as being both more melodic and more "harsh" by speakers of the standard language.

Japanese English
Sainara Good bye
Hona Sainara "Hona" means "anyway".
Mokarimakka How is business?
Bochi Bochi Denna "Not bad." Answer to "Mokarimakka"
Ookini Thanks
Hottoitenka Leave me alone!
Nannbo? How much?
Chau Chau That`s wrong!
Nametonnoka Don't make a fool of me!!
Donaishitan? What's the matter?
Nani Yutennen What do you say? (Rude)
Soyana I think so
Nandeyanen Really?? ( are you kidding me?)