Greetings and Farewells Flashcards
Greeting and farewell information.
1
Q
‘Good morning’ - often used until 10:00 AM.
A
Ohayoo gozaimasu.
2
Q
‘Good afternoon’ - often used from 10:00 AM until the evening.
A
Konnichiwa.
3
Q
‘Good evening’ - often used from 6:00 PM.
A
Konbanwa.
4
Q
‘I haven’t seen you in a long time’ - replaces the time appropriate greeting.
A
(O)hisashiburi.
5
Q
‘Good night’ - used when going to bed/sleep. More appropriate towards household.
A
Oyasumi nasai.
6
Q
‘Well then’ - more casual form of farewell between friends.
A
Ja mata/Dewa mata.
7
Q
‘Goodbye’
A
Sayoonara.
8
Q
‘How do you do?’ - used the first time you meet someone. Useful when introducing yourself and other(s).
A
Hajimemashite.
9
Q
‘Likewise’ - used when responding to someone requesting kindness.
A
Kochirakoso.
