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Japanese for Beginners
Essential Japanese phrases, greetings, and survival vocabulary for your first trip to Japan.
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How do you say "Thank you very much"?
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Arigatou gozaimasu (ありがとうございます)
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How do you say "Excuse me / I'm sorry"?
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Sumimasen (すみません) — used for both "excuse me" and light apologies.
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How do you count 1–5 in Japanese?
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Ichi (一), ni (二), san (三), shi/yon (四), go (五)
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How do you say "How much is this?"
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Kore wa ikura desu ka? (これはいくらですか？)
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How do you say "Where is the train station?"
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Eki wa doko desu ka? (駅はどこですか？)
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What is the phrase said before eating?
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Itadakimasu (いただきます) — roughly means "I humbly receive." Said with hands together before meals.
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How do you say "Good morning"?
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Ohayou gozaimasu (おはようございます) — polite form. Ohayou (おはよう) — casual.
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How do you say "I don't understand"?
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Wakarimasen (わかりません) — polite. Often paired with Sumimasen for "Sorry, I don't understand."
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