Japanese Greetings

Basic Japanese Greetings

While listening to the audio, shadow the Japanese pronunciation of each greeting word.

Basic Japanese Greetings

Japanese Goodbyes

Japanese Goodbyes

Saying goodbye when you are leaving
ア、イ、ウ、ク：じゃあ、また。Jyaa, mata.
エ：しつれいします。Shitsureishimasu.

Saying goodbye at night
ケ：おやすみ。Oyasumi.
コ：おやすみなさい。Oyasuminasai.

Saying goodbye at work
オ：おさきにしつれいします。Osaki ni shitsureishimasu.
キ：おつかれさま。Otsukaresama.
カ：おつかれさまでした。Otsukaresama deshita.

we will review this on tommorow's lesson

​じゃあ、また　Jyaa, mata. / またね　Mata ne (more casual and formal than じゃあ、また　Jyaa ,mata)

Translation: "See you later."

Explanation: This is a casual way of saying goodbye, similar to "See you" or "Later" in English. It is often used among friends or peers.

しつれいします　Shitsureishimasu.

Translation: "Excuse me." or "I'm leaving (now)."

Explanation: This phrase is used to politely excuse oneself, often when entering or leaving a room, interrupting someone, or when leaving work for the day.

おつかれさま　Otsukaresama.

Translation: "Good job." or "Thank you for your hard work."

Explanation: This is used to acknowledge someone's effort and hard work. It can be said at the end of the day or after completing a task.

おつかれさまでした　Otsukaresama deshita.

Translation: "Thank you for your hard work (past tense)."

Explanation: This is a slightly more formal way to express appreciation for someone's hard work, often used at the end of the workday or after a project is completed. The past tense "deshita" indicates the action is finished.

おやすみ　Oyasumi (Casual)　/　おやすみなさい　Oyasuminasai (Polite)

Translation: "Good night."

Explanation: "おやすみなさい" (oyasumi nasai) and "おやすみ" (oyasumi) are primarily used to say "good night" before going to bed. However, they can also be used in other situations where someone is leaving to rest or sleep, such as: Nap time or when someone is going to rest because they are unwell or tired. These greetings are specifically associated with resting or ending the day.

さようなら　Sayounara

Translation: "Goodbye" or "Farewell"

Explanation: It's used in formal situations when you are parting ways for a longer period or when you may not see the person again for a while. In everyday casual conversations, "さようなら" is less commonly used. Instead, people prefer more casual and less formal expressions like "またね" (mata ne) or "じゃあ、また" (jaa, mata).

​we will review this on tommorow's lesson

Expressions of Courtesy

Basic Expressions of Courtesty

どうぞ　Douzo

"Douzo" (どうぞ) is a versatile Japanese word that can convey several meanings depending on the context.

• Offering something politely: It's used to politely offer something to someone. For example, when giving someone a gift or offering a seat, you might say "Douzo" to indicate that they should take it.

• Inviting someone to go ahead or do something: It's used to invite someone to go ahead or take an action. For instance, when someone is hesitating to enter a room, you might say "Douzo" to invite them in.

ありがとうございます　Arigatou gozaimasu　/　ありがとう　Arigatou

"ありがとうございます" and "ありがとう" are both expressions of gratitude in Japanese:

• ありがとうございます: Formal "thank you" used in polite or formal situations.

• ありがとう: Informal "thank you" used with friends, family, or in casual settings.

どうぞ　Douzo  and  ありがとう　Arigatou

​Let's watch these video to see the different ways of using "どうぞ douzo"

• https://youtube.com/shorts/XoGqVgJ9zrc?feature=shared

• Anime : https://youtube.com/shorts/ptR-ACUCh2Y?feature=shared

NOTE:

To respond to someone thanking you, you can say:

どういたしまして Douitashimashite
You're welcome