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How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese

How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese Japanese Self-Introductions 1. こんにちは Konnichiwa Hello 2. 初めまして Hajimemashite – Nice to meet you 3. 私の名前は ___ です Watashi no namae wa ___ desu My name is ___ 4. ___人です ___ jin desu I am from ___ 5. ___ です – ___ desu I …

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How to say “I know” and” I don’t know” in Japanese

How to say “I know” and” I don’t know” in Japanese How to say “I know” in Japanese I don’t know 私は知りません Watashi wa shirimasen (formal) 私は知らない Watashi wa shiranai (casual) このキャラ知ってる? (Kono kyara shitteru?) Do you know this characther? 知ってる、知ってる! (Shitteru, shitteru!) Yes, I do! (I know it) How …

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How to say “let’s” in Japanese

How to say “let’s” in Japanese The “let’s” form can be expressed using the verb stem plus the suffix 〜ましょう (mashou). Here are some examples: 1. 行きましょう (ikimashou) – Let’s go 2. 食べましょう (tabemashou) – Let’s eat 3. 勉強しましょう (benkyou shimashou) – Let’s study To form “let’s” with other verbs, …

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Encouraging phrases in Japanese

Encouraging phrases in Japanese 1. 遅すぎることはない It’s never too late. 2. あきらめないで Do not give up. 3. きっとうまくいくよ It will be fine. 4. 頑張ってね Do your best 5. 君なら出来るよ Good luck. 6. 心配いらない よ Don’t let it bother you.   7. 諦めちゃ だめだ There’s no point in regretting. 8. やがてはその悲しみを乗り越えるだろう …

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12 Ways to say hello in Japanese

12 Ways to say hello in Japanese 1. こんにちは (konnichiwa) : Hello 2. こんばんは (konbanwa) : Good evening 3. ヤッホ (Ya-ho-) : Hi (Childen & Friends) 4. おす (Osu) : Hey (Close male friends) 5. ただいま (tadaima) : I’m back home 6. おはようございます (ohayou gozaimasu) : Good morning 7. はじめまして …

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Daily greeting communication in Japanese

Daily greeting communication in Japanese 10 Ways to Greet People in Japanese 1. おはようございます (Ohayou Gozaimasu) – Good Morning This is a polite way to say good morning and is typically used until about early morning, and mid-morning. The casual form, used with friends or family, or even colleagues is …

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