Page 21 - Basic Japanese

“Dō itashimashite.”

“Arigatō gozaimashita.” “You’re welcome.”
“Thank you (for what you
have done).”

6.
“Ogenki desu ka.” “Hai, okage-sama de.”
“How are you? (lit., Are “Yes, I’m fine, thank you.

you well?)” (lit., Thanks to you and
others.)”

7.

“Sayōnara!” “Sayōnara!”
“Goodbye!” “Goodbye!”

8.
“Ā, oyasumi.”

“Okāsan, oyasuminasai.” “Oh, good night!”
“Good night, mom! (lit.,

Please rest well.)”

9.
“Hai.”

“Anō, (chotto) sumimasen.” “Yes.”
“Excuse me.”

chotto

Chotto means ‘a little bit’ and is used with a variety of
verbs and adjectives, but it also functions just to

make one’s expression soft and friendly. It can be
used by itself to get attention or softly refuse
something or express dislikes.

10.
“Īe.”
“(Dōmo) Sumimasen deshita.” “No, (don’t worry).”