21 Japanese Words for Everyday Life

Here are some basic and important words in Japanese.
Basic Japanese Words for Complete Beginners.
These are just some basic Japanese words and phrases that can be useful for everyday communication.

1. こんにちは (Konnichiwa) – Hello / Good afternoon

2. ありがとう (Arigatou) – Thank you

3. おはよう (Ohayou) – Good morning

4. こんばんは (Konbanwa) – Good evening

5. はい (Hai) – Yes

6. いいえ (Iie) – No

7. お願いします (Onegaishimasu) – Please

8. すみません (Sumimasen) – Excuse me / I’m sorry

9. ごめんなさい (Gomen nasai) – I’m sorry

10. いくらですか (Ikura desu ka) – How much is it?

11. お名前は何ですか (Onamae wa nan desu ka) – What is your name?

12. はい、いいえ (Hai, iie) – Yes, no

13. どうぞ (Douzo) – Please / Here you go

14. おおきに (Ookini) – Thank you (used in some regional dialects)

15. いってきます (Ittekimasu) – I’m going / Leaving (said before leaving home)

16. ただいま (Tadaima) – I’m back (said when returning home)

17. いただきます (Itadakimasu) – Thank you for the meal (said before eating)

18. ごちそうさまでした (Gochisousama deshita) – Thank you for the meal (said after eating)

19. はじめまして (Hajimemashite) – Nice to meet you (used when meeting someone for the first time)

20. どういたしまして (Douitashimashite) – You’re welcome

21. おやすみなさい (Oyasuminasai) – Good night

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