Greetings!
The first thing people normally want to learn in a language is how to say "hello". So what better way to start of this blog than teaching you different greetings in Japanese?
Hello/Good Afternoon
こんにちは Konnichiwa
Good Morning
おはよう(ございます) Ohayou Gozaimasu
Good Evening
こんばんは Konbanwa
Goodnight
おやすみなさいOyasuminasai
Goodbye
さようなら Sayounara
Welcome ようこそ Youkoso
Thank you
ありがとう(ございます) Arigato Gozaimasu
You're welcome
どういたしまして Douitashimashite
Nice to meet you
はじめまして Hajimemashite
Excuse Me/Sorry
すみません Sumimasen
Sorry
ごめんなさいGomenasai
Yes
はい Hai
No
いいえ I-e
Red: The words in red don't need to be said. You use it when speaking to a person of higher standing than you or to your elders.
Feel free to comment any other greetings you would like to know in the comment section.
