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Japanese Greetings: 20 Essential Phrases
29 June 2026 · Mozhippattru Japanese Language School
Greetings are the fastest way to sound friendly and respectful. Master these and you can navigate most social situations.
Everyday greetings
- おはようございます — good morning
- こんにちは — hello / good afternoon
- こんばんは — good evening
- おやすみなさい — good night
- さようなら — goodbye · またね — see you
Politeness essentials
- ありがとうございます — thank you
- すみません — excuse me / sorry
- お願いします — please
- はじめまして — nice to meet you
- よろしくお願いします — please treat me well (said on meeting)
Handy daily phrases
- いってきます / いってらっしゃい — leaving / see you off
- ただいま / おかえりなさい — I''m home / welcome back
- いただきます / ごちそうさま — before / after eating
- お疲れさまです — good work (a workplace staple)
Use these naturally and Japanese speakers will warm to you instantly.
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