Daily Greetings and Conversational Expressions
| Japanese | Romaji | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| はじめまして | hajimemashite | Nice to meet you |
| どうぞよろしく | dōzo yoroshiku | Please treat me well; nice to meet you |
| おはようございます | ohayō gozaimasu | Good morning |
| こんにちは | konnichiwa | Good afternoon; hello |
| こんばんは | konbanwa | Good evening |
| さようなら | sayōnara | Goodbye |
| ありがとうございます | arigatō gozaimasu | Thank you very much |
| どういたしまして | dō itashimashite | You're welcome |
| すみません | sumimasen | Excuse me; I'm sorry |
| お疲れ様です | otsukaresama desu | Thanks for your hard work |