9 Basic Japanese Words Everyone Should Know

Konnichiwa – Hello

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Ohayou – Good morning

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Konbanwa – Good evening

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Sumimasen – Sorry / Excuse me

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Hai – Yes

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Iie – No

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Onegaishimasu – Please

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Arigatou – Thank you

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Sayonara – Goodbye

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9 Basic Japanese Words Everyone Should Know

Konnichiwa – Hello

Hello! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with positivity.

Ohayou – Good morning

Ohayou means Good morning in Japanese, used to greet everyone.

Konbanwa – Good evening

Konbanwa means Good evening in Japanese, used when evening arrives daily.

Sumimasen – Sorry / Excuse me

Sumimasen means Sorry or Excuse me, used politely in Japan.

Hai – Yes

Hai means Yes in Japanese, confirming or agreeing politely in conversation.

Iie – No

Iie means No in Japanese, used politely to decline or disagree

Onegaishimasu – Please

Onegaishimasu means Please in Japanese, used politely when requesting.

Arigatou – Thank you

Arigatou means ‘thank you,’ commonly used in daily Japanese conversations.

Sayonara – Goodbye

Sayonara means Goodbye in Japanese, used when parting for a while.