31/01/2026
BASIC JAPANESE PHRASES
Wakatta. = Got it.
Iie, kekkoudesu. = No, thank you.
Douzo. = Here you go.
Douitashimash*te. = You're welcome.
Wakarimash*ta. = Understood.
Arimasen. = There isn't.
Iie, daijobudesu. = No, it's okay.
Gambatte! = Do your best!
Yokattara. = If you like.
Omedetougozaimasu! = Congratulations!
Korehanani? = What is this?
Koredeiidesuka? = Is this okay?
Chottomattekudasai. = Please wait a moment.
Wakarimasen. = I don't know.
Onamaeha? = What's your name?
Itterasshai. = Take care.
Okaerinasai. = Welcome back.
Tasukatta. = It helped.
Naruhodo. = I see.
Doush*te? = Why?
Ikuradesuka? = How much is it?
Kore, kudasai. = I'll take this.