さようなら。 (Sayounara.)

Question 1

How do you say "Hello." in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

こんにちは。 (Konnichiwa.)

Question 2

How do you say "Thank you." in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

ありがとうございます。 (Arigatou gozaimasu.)

Question 3

How do you say "Excuse me." in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

すみません。 (Sumimasen.) — Also used for 'sorry' and to get someone's attention — the most useful word you'll learn.

Question 4

How do you say "I'm sorry." in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

ごめんなさい。 (Gomen nasai.)

Question 5

How do you say "Nice to meet you." in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

はじめまして。 (Hajimemashite.)

Question 6

How do you say "Do you speak English?" in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

英語を話せますか？ (Eigo o hanasemasu ka?)

Question 7

How do you say "I don't understand." in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

わかりません。 (Wakarimasen.)

Question 8

How do you say "Goodbye." in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

さようなら。 (Sayounara.)

Question 9

How do you say "Yes / No" in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

はい / いいえ (Hai / Iie)

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