• こんにちはKonnichiwa

  • Romanization: Konnichiwa
  • Pronunciation: Kon-ni-chi-wa
  • Translation: Hello / Good afternoon
  • Usage: Common greeting during daytime, suitable for meeting people in Japan.

• ありがとうArigatō

  • Romanization: Arigatō
  • Pronunciation: A-ri-ga-toh
  • Translation: Thank you
  • Usage: Expressing gratitude in most situations.

• すみませんSumimasen

  • Romanization: Sumimasen
  • Pronunciation: Su-mi-ma-sen
  • Translation: Excuse me / I'm sorry
  • Usage: Can be used to get someone's attention or to apologize.

• はいHai

  • Romanization: Hai
  • Pronunciation: Hai
  • Translation: Yes
  • Usage: Affirmative response.

• いいえIie

  • Romanization: Iie
  • Pronunciation: Ee-eh
  • Translation: No
  • Usage: Negative response.