Japanese communication

Japanese office: What to say when giving a present? What to Say When Giving a Present in a Japanese Office Formal occasions / Showing humility 1. ほんの気持ちです。 ほんのきもちです。 (Honno kimochi desu) → It’s just a little something from me. 2. ほんの気持ちですが、どうぞお受け取りください。 ほんのきもちですが、どうぞおうけとりください。 (Honno kimochi desu ga, douzo o uketori kudasai) …

150 Essential Japanese Verbs for Conversation No. Kanji Hiragana Romaji Meaning 1 起きる おきる Okiru Wake up 2 寝る ねる Neru Sleep 3 食べる たべる Taberu Eat 4 飲む のむ Nomu Drink 5 見る みる Miru See / Watch 6 聞く きく Kiku Hear / Listen 7 読む よむ Yomu …

Essential Japanese Travel Phrases You Should Know Greetings and Politeness 1. こんにちは → Konnichiwa → Hello 2. おはよう → Ohayou → Good morning 3. こんばんは → Konbanwa → Good evening 4. ありがとう → Arigatou → Thank you 5. ありがとうございます → Arigatou gozaimasu → Thank you (more polite) 6. すみません → …

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Useful Japanese Phrase (Lessons 1–17) Basic Japanese Phrases Useful Japanese Phrases Lesson 1: How to say Yes and No Useful Japanese Phrases Lesson 2: Ways to Say Hello Useful Japanese Phrases Lesson 3: Ways to Say Bye in Japanese Useful Japanese Phrases Lesson 4: Ways to Say Thank You Useful …

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Basic Keigo You Need to Know in Japan Politeness at its finest! Keigo (敬語) helps you show respect in conversations, whether with clients, elders, or strangers. Remember: 尊敬語 (Sonkeigo): To honor others (e.g., おっしゃいます = “say”). 謙譲語 (Kenjougo): To humble yourself (e.g., 申し上げます = “say humbly”). 丁寧語 (Teineigo): Polite expressions …

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)   …

What do Japanese say when they eat? A meal in japanese “Itadakimasu.”（いただきます！） Original meaning: It is used when we get something from someone Before eating something, we put our hands together and say, “Itadakimasu!” Some people say it just like talking to themselves. Some might say it to the person …