Japanese Vocabulary: Useful Phrases

Unlock the key phrases to navigate everyday situations in Japanese.

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Vocabulary List

English Japanese Pronunciation
Hello
こんにちは
Goodbye
さようなら
Thank you
ありがとう
Please
お願いします
Excuse me
すみません
I'm sorry
ごめんなさい
How are you?
お元気ですか?
Can you help me?
助けていただけますか?
I don't understand
わかりません
Where is the bathroom?
トイレはどこですか?
What is your name?
お名前は何ですか?
How much does it cost?
いくらですか?
I need a doctor
医者が必要です
Can you speak slower?
もっとゆっくり話していただけますか?
I'm lost
迷子です
What time is it?
今何時ですか?
Do you speak English?
英語が話せますか?
Could you repeat that
もう一度言っていただけますか?
please?
...を注文したいです
I would like to order...
どこで...を見つけることができますか?

Cultural Connection: Politeness in Japanese

In Japanese, it is important to use polite language when speaking to others, especially those older or in a higher position. Adding さん (san) after a person’s name shows respect, while using です (desu) at the end of a sentence makes it more formal and polite. This cultural aspect is crucial in Japanese communication.

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