Common Expressions from Japanese at a Glance
Terms
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- Yes
- Hai/Ee
- No
- Iie
- Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms
- (name) san
- Thanks (casual)
- Dōmo
- Thank you very much (coming or ongoing favor, kindness, etc.)
- Dōmo arigatō gozaimasu
- Thank you very much (just finished or past favor, kindness, etc.)
- Dōmo arigatō gozaimashita
- You're welcome
- Iie, dō itashimashite
- I'm sorry (apology)
- Gomennasai/Sumimasen
- Excuse me (forgiveness)
- Gomennasai/Shitsurei shimasu
- Excuse me, but... (attention getter)
- Sumimasen ga, ...
- Please (permission)
- Dōzo
- Please (request)
- Onegai shimasu
- Hello (for telephone calls, for getting someone's attention)
- Moshimoshi
- Of course
- Mochiron (desu)
- Maybe
- Tabun