Basic Japanese Words for Complete Beginners

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow in Japanese

Here are some basic and important words in Japanese:
1. こんにちは (Konnichiwa) – Hello / Good afternoon

2. ありがとう (Arigatou) – Thank you

3. はい (Hai) – Yes

4. いいえ (Iie) – No

5. おはよう (Ohayou) – Good morning

6. こんばんは (Konbanwa) – Good evening

7. お願いします (Onegaishimasu) – Please

8. すみません (Sumimasen) – Excuse me / I’m sorry

9. ごめんなさい (Gomen nasai) – I’m sorry

10. いくらですか (Ikura desu ka) – How much is it?

11. お名前は何ですか (Onamae wa nan desu ka) – What is your name?

12. はい、いいえ (Hai, iie) – Yes, no

13. どうぞ (Douzo) – Please / Here you go

14. おおきに (Ookini) – Thank you (used in some regional dialects)

15. いってきます (Ittekimasu) – I’m going / Leaving (said before leaving home)

16. ただいま (Tadaima) – I’m back (said when returning home)

17. いただきます (Itadakimasu) – Thank you for the meal (said before eating)

18. ごちそうさまでした (Gochisousama deshita) – Thank you for the meal (said after eating)

19. はじめまして (Hajimemashite) – Nice to meet you (used when meeting someone for the first time)

20. どういたしまして (Douitashimashite) – You’re welcome

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