Pre-Lessons - Vocab: self-intro & greetings

Question 1

Nice to meet you

Answer 1

はじめまして　(hajimemashite)

Question 2

I am _______

My name is _______

Answer 2

____ともうします　(____ to moushimasu) *

* One’s own name goes in the blank.

* Note: This form is honorific (very polite).

Question 3

Thanks (in advance) for your consideration / kindness

Answer 3

よろしくおねがいします *

(yoroshiku onegai shimasu)

Literally, “I request that you are good”.

Question 4

Good Morning

Answer 4

おはようございます　(ohayou gozaimasu)

* Adding “gozaimasu” makes it polite.

Question 5

Hello

Good Day

Good Afternoon

Answer 5

こんにちは　(konnichiwa)

Question 6

Good Evening

Answer 6

こんばんは　(konbanwa)

Question 7

Good Night

* Like English, when leaving or going to sleep

Answer 7

おやすみなさい　(oyasumi nasai) *

Adding “nasai” makes it polite.

Question 8

Thank You

Answer 8

ありがとうございます　(arigatou gozaimasu) *

Adding “gozaimasu” makes it polite.

Question 9

I’m Going Now *

Said when leaving the house or going on a trip

Answer 9

いってきます　(itte kimasu)

Question 10

Have a Good Day / Trip

* Said by the person staying behind

Answer 10

いってらっしゃい　(itte rasshai)

Question 11

I’m Home

* Said when returning home

Answer 11

ただいま　(tada ima)

Question 12

Welcome Home

* Said by the person who was already home

Answer 12

おかえりなさい　(okaeri nasai) *

Adding “nasai” makes it polite