Japanese communication

Other ways to say はい “hai” in Japanese

Other ways to say はい “hai” in Japanese 1. うん (un) : Uhm The less formal way of “hai”, used between close friends. 2. ええ (e e) : yes The same with “un”, more often used by adults and still includes some poliness. 3. そうです (Sōdesu) : that’s right Use …

(Question words + も / でも) and examples in Japanese

(Question words + も / でも) and examples in Japanese Related Post: Question words in Japanese Common Questions in Japanese

12 Ways to Say Goodbye in Japanese

12 Ways to Say Goodbye in Japanese How to Say Goodbye in Japanese You’ve heard “goodbye” in Japanese in movies or TV shows : さようなら ( sayounara ). Yes, さようなら ( sayounara ) literally goodbye in Japanese. But the Japanese almost never use it. In fact, …

The Japanese Art of Apologizing

The Japanese Art of Apologizing While Japan is amazing in several forms of art, one art form that they probably beat everyone at is the art of apologizing. I’ve noticed since I’ve come here, that the Japanese apologize a ton. I’ve even heard it said several times in different ways …

Common Questions in Japanese

Common Questions in Japanese Related Post: Phrases for phone calls in Japanese Basic Japanese Greetings

Useful Japanese Phrases

Useful Japanese Phrases Essential Japanese Language Phrases for Japanese Beginners. 1. 名前は何ですか Namae wa nan desu ka? What’s your name? 2. 私の名前は＿＿です Watashi no namae wa _____ desu My name is ______ 3. どこから来ましたか Doko kara kimashita ka? Where are you from? 4.私は＿＿から来ました Watashi wa ______ kara kimashita I’m from …