An English tanslation is provided to identify the phrases. Other forms of identification are under development.
Note, the Japanese romanized here as "ou" may also be written as "o" in some romanized text.
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English Translation |
Ogenkidesuka? | How are you? |
Genki des. | Fine. |
Arigatou (gozaimas). | Thank you (very much). |
Douzo. | Please. |
Onamaewa nandesuka? | What's your name? |
Watashino namaewa . . . des. | My name is . . . |
. . . o tetsudatte kuremasuka? | Can you help me . . . ? (as in with this) |
Yukkuri shabette kuremasuka? | Can you speak slowly? |
Onakaga suita. | I'm hungry. |
Nodoga kawaita. | I'm thirsty. |
Hai/Iie. | Yes/No |
Toile wa dokodesuka? | Where is the restroom? |
Sumimasen. | I'm sorry. |
Watashiwa . . . kara kimashita. | I'm from . . . |
Watashiwa . . . ni sundeimasu. | I live in . . . |
Dokode denwao tsukaemasuka? | Where can I make a telephone call? |
Hajimemashite. | Nice to meet you. |
Matane | See you (more like "again") |
getsu youbi | Monday |
ka youbi | Tuesday |
sui youbi | Wednesday |
moku youbi | Thursday |
kin youbi | Friday |
do youbi | Saturday |
nichi youbi | Sunday |