| Japanese Phrase |
English Phrase |
| Ohayogozaimasu | Good Morning: used until about 10 A.M. |
| Konnichiwa | Hello: A rather informal greeting used from about 10. A.M. until sundown. |
| Kombanwa | Good evening |
| Sayonara | Good-bye. |
| Tadaima | I 'm back. (I have returned ). Just now. Said by a person on returning home. |
| Okaeri nasai. | Welcome home. This is the reply to "Tadaima." |
| O-genki desu ka. | How are you? (Are you well?) |
| Arigato gozaimasu. | Thank you. |
| O_daijini. | Take care of yourself. |
| Do itashimashite. | You're welcome. |
| Sumimasen. | Excuse me. I'm sorry. |
| Chotto matte kudasai. | Wait just a moment please. |
| Gambatte Kudasai | Keep your chin up; Said to encourage someone. |
