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Japanese · 日本語

Daily phrases in Japanese

Everyday polite phrases for normal conversations.

thank you

safe

ありがとう

Arigatou

Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

sorry

polite

ごめんなさい

Gomen nasai

Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

excuse me

polite

すみません

Sumimasen

Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

no problem

polite

問題ありません

Mondai arimasen

Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

i don't know

polite

わかりません

Wakarimasen

Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

are you sure

polite

本当ですか

Hontou desu ka

Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

wait a minute

casual

ちょっと待って

Chotto matte

Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

what does this mean

polite

これはどういう意味ですか

Kore wa dou iu imi desu ka

Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.