Phrases
Necessary phrases: Japanese

Since this phrase guide is intended for exchange students, many phrases are in the familiar form. The Japanese phrases have been romanized. If you find an error in any of these phrases, have a suggestion for some new phrases, or you would like to help with the phrases, please email us at jeetje@yahoo.com.

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