Expert Online tutoring-pass your exam, speak with confidence with @sachisense

Learn from a certified teacher with 9 years in public schools and 5+ years teaching online to over 2,200 students worldwide. From AP Japanese and JLPT prep to beginner conversation classes – I’ll help you succeed.


A Guide to Japanese Greetings and Polite Expressions

Time-Based Greetings
• おはようございます (Ohayou gozaimasu) – Good morning
• こんにちは (Konnichiwa) – Good afternoon
• こんばんは (Konbanwa) – Good evening

Practice Time!
Let’s practice saying these greetings!

  1. When you arrive at school: おはようございます
  2. Meeting someone at lunch: こんにちは
  3. At dinner time: こんばんは

👋 Practice with a partner!

Showing Appreciation

• ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu) – Thank you
• どういたしまして (Douitashimashite) – You’re welcome
• お願いします (Onegaishimasu) – Please

Saying Goodbye

Casual:
• じゃあね (Jaa ne)
• バイバイ (Bai bai)
• またね (Mata ne)

Formal:
• さようなら (Sayounara)
• 失礼します (Shitsurei shimasu)
• お疲れ様でした (Otsukaresama deshita)

Showing Understanding

• はい (Hai) – Yes
• わかりました (Wakarimashita) – I understand
• なるほど (Naruhodo) – I see/I get it

Useful Small Talk Phrases

• お元気ですか?(Ogenki desu ka?) – How are you?
• 元気です (Genki desu) – I’m fine
• はじめまして (Hajimemashite) – Nice to meet you
• よろしくお願いします (Yoroshiku onegaishimasu) – Please treat me well
• お疲れ様です (Otsukaresama desu) – Good work

Let’s Practice Together!

Role-play these situations:

  1. Meeting a new friend
  2. Thanking someone for help
  3. Saying goodbye after school
  4. Greeting someone in the morning

Work with a partner and practice these phrases!



Leave a comment