![]() ![]() Japanese people use it throughout their day: whether they’re meeting someone to the first time or starting a tennis match, yoroshiku onegaishimasu will make an appearance.Ĭonsider this phrase to be “please,” “thank you,” and “I look forward to working with you” all mashed together. Roughly translated, it means I am in your care or please take care of me. The phrase yoroshiku onegaishimasu is essential to Japanese etiquette. ![]() よろしくお願いします。( Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.)– I’m in your care. Phrases like these tend to be staples in Japanese etiquette and tradition, though, so let’s take a brief look at them. There are also some Japanese etiquette phrases that are so specifically Japanese that it’s considered impossible to fully translate them. Japan is a country steeped in specific manners for various occasions. It’s appropriate for any level of formality-just be absolutely sure to say it if someone older than you or higher in social status says, “ Ittekimasu!” Unlike ittekimasu, there’s only one way people say itterasshai. Whereas ittekimasu means, “I’m leaving,” itterasshai means, “See you later.” Both phrases are expected of you when you’re leaving home or another familiar space. Japanese people say itterasshai in direct response to ittekimasu. I’m off to school! 学校に行ってくるよ!( Gakkou ni itte kuru yo!).Itte kimasu is the polite form, while itte kuru is more casual. There are two ways to say ittekimasu, depending on the situation and who you’re surrounded by. If you’re leaving your home, office, or other familiar setting, it’s considered proper to announce this with ittekimasu! The phrase ittekimasu means, “I’m leaving” or “See you later.” It’s especially important to use this aisatsu if you’re going to do some errands for your office. Don’t forget to brush your teeth! ‘Night! 歯磨き忘れないでね!お休み!( Hamigaki wasurenaide ne! Oyasumi!).You can say oyasumi if you want to sound less formal. Parents and family members say it to each other before going to bed, and friends or coworkers might exchange an oyasuminasai before parting ways later in the night. The aisatsu phrase oyasuminasai has more of a “goodbye” nuance than the other Japanese phrases we’ve looked at so far. Good evening! Are you going home now? こんばんは!今から帰りますか?( Konbanwa! Ima kara kaerimasuka?).It means good evening, and like konnichiwa can be used freely regardless of social status. Konbanwa is the greeting typically used after the sun has started to go down, or any time after 5 PM. To learn some other useful Japanese greetings, take a look at our post Japanese Greetings: How to Say Hello in Japanese. Hello! How are you? こんにちは!お元気ですか?( Konnichiwa! O genki desu ka?).Don’t worry too much about using konnichiwa at the wrong time, though even Japanese people struggle with when to say it! It’s commonly used between 11 AM and 4 PM. ![]() Technically, konnichiwa is translated as Good afternoon. It is already quite formal on its own you can use konnichiwa regardless of the situation or the social status of the person you’re greeting. Konnichiwa is probably the most common aisatsu. Slang – When greeting friends or family members: おは~!( Ohaa!)– ‘Sup!/Hey!/Hi!.Friendly – When greeting a friend or someone who’s younger than yourself: おはよう!( Ohayou!)– ‘Morning!.Polite/Formal – When greeting a stranger, a senior in the work environment, or someone who’s older than yourself: おはようございます!( Ohayougozaimasu!)– Good morning!.There are several ways to say it, depending on how formal the occasion is or what your relationship is with the person to whom you’re speaking. Ohayougozaimasu can be said until around 10 or 11 in the morning. Ohayougozaimasu is Japanese for Good morning! It’s considered essential manners to greet your neighbors, coworkers, or classmates with a bright Ohayougozaimasu! as you enter the workplace or classroom. ![]() おはようございます( Ohayougozaimasu)– Good morning Let’s look at the essential aisatsu phrases you’ll need throughout the day. If you’re working in a Japanese office or attending a school in Japan, aisatsu is especially important. Greetings are so important in Japan that they have a special word: aisatsu (挨拶、あいさつ). Let’s get started! Hello, Goodbye – Japanese Greeting Phrases It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting out or if you’ve been studying for a while: these Japanese phrases will lay the groundwork for your learning, etiquette, and daily life in Japan. How about a head start with some basic Japanese phrases that will optimize your travel and daily conversations? In this article, we’ll cover 20 essential Japanese phrases you should know. Whether you’re planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun or just want to dive into your Japanese studies, it can be daunting to start learning a new language. ![]()
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