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Below we have a list of ongoing common Japanese phrases with all three translations as well as audio for pronunciation. These Japanese phrases can help you get around in Japan if needed, but remember many of the phrases are contextual; pay attention to the side notes of these phrases for advice on when the phrase is accurate. These phrases are great for on-the-go studying. If you are into on-the-go studying you can also check out our Flashcard Page for some flashcard tips.| Japanese | Romaji | English |
|---|---|---|
| ….はどこですか | wa doko desu ka | Where is…. |
| ありがとうございます | arigatou gozaimasu | Thank you very much |
| ちょっと にがて です | chotto nigate desu | I don't like it (polite) |
| どういたしまして | dou itashi mashite | You are welcome |
| どうぞ | douzo | Here you are |
| えいごが わかりますか | eigo ga wakari masuka | Do you understand English? |
| げんき です | genki desu | I am good (as a response to "how are you?") |
| げんき じゃない です | genki janai desu | I am not doing well (as a response to "how are you?") |
| ぎんこう | ginkou | Bank |
| はい | hai | Yes/OK/Ah huh |
| ひとつ ください | hitotsu kudasai | I'll take one |
| いいです | ii desu | Good (in general) |
| くうこう | kuukou | Airport |
| みちに まよって います | michi ni mayotte imasu | I am lost (direction) |
| にほんごが わかりません | Nihongo ga wakarimasen | I don't understand Japanese |
| おげんき ですか | ogenki desuka | How are you? |
| おいしい です | oishii desu | It's delicious |
| オッケー | okkee | OK (casual) |
| わたしの なまえは ... です | watashi no namae wa ... desu | My name is... |
| おなまえは なんですか | onamae wa nan deska | What's your name? |
| おやすみ なさい | oyasumi nasai | Have a good night |
| トイレは どこですか | toire wa doko deska | Where is the restroom? |
| わるい です | warui desu | It's bad (in general) |
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