Japanese communication

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 …

73 Basic Japanese Phrases to Survive which Japan Related Post: Useful Japanese Phrases: Part 2 Useful Japanese Phrases: Part 1

Japanese Question Words Basic question words in Japanese Related Post: How to say Calendar in Japanese Useful Japanese Phrases: Part 1

How to say beautiful in Japanese Japanese words for “beautiful”. How to say a girl is beautiful in Japanese 1. 素敵 (Suteki) – Lovely, Charming 2. 可愛い (Kawaii) – Cute, Adorable 3. 魅力的 (Miryokuteki) – Attractive, charming 4. 華やか (Hanayaka) – Radiant, colorful Related Post: Useful Japanese Expressions Japanese phrases …

Essential Japanese Phrases for Beginners Part 17: Congratulations in Japanese 1. Congratulations! : おめでとうございます! Omedetoo gozaimasu! (Formal) 2. Congratulations! : おめでとう! Omedetoo! (Informal) 3. Happy birthday! : (お) たんじょうび、おめでとうございます! (O) tanjoobi omedetoo gozaimasu! (Formal) 4. Happy birthday! : (お) たんじょうび、おめでとう! (O) tanjoobi omedetoo! (Informal) 5. Congratulations on your engagement!: (ご) …

Essential Japanese Phrases for Beginners Part 16: Ways to Disagree in Japanese 1. That’s a little… : それはちょっと･･･。Sore wa chotto… (Formal and Informal) #1 is an incomplete sentence. Japanese people often choose not to complete sentences when they need to voice something negative. 2. I’m sorry but (it’s) a little… …

Essential Japanese Phrases for Beginners Part 15: Ways to Agree in Japanese 1. That’s right / It is so : そうですね。Soo desu ne. (Formal) 2. That’s right / It is so : そうだね。 Soo da ne. (Informal) 3. Sounds good : いいですね。li desu ne. (Formal) 4. Sounds good : いいね。 …

Essential Japanese Phrases for Beginners Part 14: Giving Compliments in Japanese 1. (Looks) nice: いいですね。li desu ne. (Formal) 2. (Looks) nice: いいね。 li ne. (Informal) 3. (Looks) really nice: すごくいいですね。Sugoku ii desu ne. (Formal) 4. (Looks) really nice: すごくいいね。Sugoku ii ne. (Informal) 5. (Looks) lovely: すてきですね。Suteki desu ne. (Formal) 6. …