I was rummaging on my old stuff and chanced upon the Japanese short course book which my friend gave me back in College.
Here’s some useful daily expressions:
1.Ohayogozaimasu. Good Morning! (used until 10am)
2.Konnichiwa. Hello. (used as an informal greeting from 10am till sunset)
3.Kombanwa. Good Evening.
4.Sayonara. Good bye. (informal)
5.Shitsurei shimasu. Good bye. (formal)
6.Oyasumi nasai. Good night.
7.Dewa mata/ Ja mata. Well then… (said informally when parting w/ friends or relatives.)
8.Itte rasshai. So long. (lit. “Go and come back”). Said to members of a household as they leave the house.
9.Itte mairimasu. So long. (lit. “I’m going and coming back). This is the reply to Itte rasshai.
10.Tadaima. I’m back. (lit. [I have returned] just now). Said by a person on returning home.
11.Okaeri nasai. Welcome home. This is the reply to Tadaima.
12.O-genki desu ka. How are you? (lit. “Are you well?”
13.Arigato Gozaimasu. Genki Desu. Fine, thank you.
14.Omedeto gozaimasu. Congratulations!
15.O-daijini. Take care of yourself.
16.Domo arigato gozaimasu. Thank you very much.
17.Do itashimashite. You’re welcome.
18.Chotto matte kudasai. Wait, just a moment please.
19.Mo ichido onegaishimasu. Once more, please.
20.Osakini. Pardon my going first (before you). Said when going ahead of other people after being urged to do so.
21.Dozo osakini. Please, go ahead.
22.Ki o tsukete. Take care/ Be careful.
23.Abunai! Look out! (lit. It’s dangerous”)
24.Dame desu. Out of the question/ Impossible/ No good.
25.Gambatte kudasai. Keep your chin up! Said to encourage someone.
I can’t memorize that all in once, but it’s pretty useful to know some foreign language once in a while.
And besides, it’s advantageous to have some Japanese expressions in mind especially when watching anime! ^____^
Mata ne!
