1.1 Expression Flashcards
(22 cards)
What does “おはよう” mean?
Good morning.
What does “おはよう（ございます）” mean?
Good morning (polite).
What does “こんにちは” mean?
Hello.
What does “こんばんは” mean?
Good evening.
What does “さようなら” mean?
Goodbye.
What does “おやすみ（なさい）” mean?
Good night.
What does “ありがとう” mean?
Thank you.
What does “ありがとう（ございます）” mean?
Thank you (polite).
What does “すみません” mean?
Excuse me; I’m sorry.
What does “いいえ” mean?
No; Not at all.
What does “いってきます” mean?
I’ll go and come back.
What does “いってらっしゃい” mean?
Please go and come back.
What does “ただいま” mean?
I’m home.
What does “おかえり（なさい）” mean?
Welcome home.
What does “いただきます” mean?
Thank you for the meal (before eating).
What does “ごちそうさま（でした）” mean?
Thank you for the meal (after eating).
What does “はじめまして” mean?
How do you do?
What does “～です” mean?
I am…
What does “よろしくおねがいします” mean?
Nice to meet you.
Difference between, さようなら and じゃあね
さようなら is goodbye for a while, or until a new day arrives. It is used with school children taking leave of their teachers. じゃあね implies the speakers expect to see each other soon.
すみません means?
1) Excuse me (Attention Getter).
2) I’m sorry (Apologizing for trouble you caused).
3) Thank you (Showing appreciation for what someone has done for you).
When are いってきます and いってらっしゃい used?
When a family member leaves the home. From the person leaving and the person staying.
